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Crested Wood Fern

Dryopteris cristata, Dryopteridaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (preferred)

Water

High

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

New York FernThelypteris noveboracensis
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Log FernDryopteris celsa
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Soft Shield FernPolystichum setiferum

Shield ferns and wood ferns compete for similar moist, shaded growing conditions.

Uses

Functions

Ground Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Crested Wood Fern grow in?

Crested Wood Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Crested Wood Fern?

Good companions for Crested Wood Fern include New York Fern, Log Fern.

Design guilds with Crested Wood Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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