Dryopteris affinis [AGM] - Golden shield fern, Scaly male fern

Image of Dryopteris affinis [AGM] - Golden shield fern, Scaly male fern
Image of Dryopteris affinis [AGM] - Golden shield fern, Scaly male fern
Image of Dryopteris affinis [AGM] - Golden shield fern, Scaly male fern
Alternate Image of Dryopteris affinis [AGM] - Golden shield fern, Scaly male fern
Alternate Image of Dryopteris affinis [AGM] - Golden shield fern, Scaly male fern
Alternate Image of Dryopteris affinis [AGM] - Golden shield fern, Scaly male fern

  • AGM

  • Fern

  • Plant for chalk soil

  • Plant for clay soil

  • Plant for dry shade

  • Plant for shade

  • Plant for sun

One of the larger evergreen ferns. Robust with rich green, leathery fronds. 

Very tolerant of soil conditions but prefers full or partial shade. Will tolerate sun in moist conditions. Old fronds should be cut off at the base as they shrivel. Will tolerate dry shade once established.

Height: 24 - 36 inches / 60 - 90cm                      

Spread: 12 - 24 inches / 30 - 60cm

AGM: The RHS Award of Garden Merit. Plants awarded an AGM are:

  • excellent for ordinary use in appropriate conditions
  • available
  • of good constitution
  • essentially stable in form and colour
  • reasonably resistant to pests and diseases

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