Dryopteris erythrosora

Also called Japanese Red Shield Fern

Fiddleheads emerge in colours ranging from pink to red to bronze
New fronds open copper to red-orange
Glossy deep green fronds throughout the summer
In dry spells and in autumn, fronds may have a reddish tinge
Upright-clumping habit
Spreads slowly by underground rhizomes
Semi-evergreen

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Non-flowering

HEIGHT:
30-60 cm

SPREAD:
45-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Dryopteris erythrosora grows best in an average, well-drained soil, in partial shade. Damaged fronds should be cut out in early spring. Avoid sites that are wet in winter.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

HABIT:
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Naturalizing

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
1g
9pt