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Dryopteris carthusiana
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Dryopteris carthusiana


Toothed Wood Fern

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 9.030.120


(Formerly Dryopteris spinulosa) This is a very easy garden fern, native all over the northern hemisphere. Plants produce tall, bright-green fronds that are often used by florists for greenery. A good fern for massing, or using as a specimen in the woodland garden. This adapts well to moist or even wet sites. Trim old fronds back to the ground in late winter. Deciduous.

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Dryopteris carthusiana


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Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
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