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male fern 'Barnesii'

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'

Genus: Dryopteris
Family: Dryopteridaceae

About this plant

An upright, clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern bearing green fronds with narrowly lance-shaped, glossy, oval to triangular, toothed leaflets.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Semi Evergreen, Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamChalkClaySandy

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moisture retentive but free draining soil in partial shade. See how to grow ferns

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years