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Oak Fern

Gymnocarpium dryopteris, Cystopteridaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (tolerated)Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ShinleafPyrola elliptica
Shade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Long Beech FernPhegopteris connectilis

Related beech ferns compete for similar woodland conditions and may interfere with each other's spore production

Uses

Functions

Ground Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Oak Fern grow in?

Oak Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Oak Fern?

Good companions for Oak Fern include Shinleaf.

Design guilds with Oak Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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