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Dryopteris goldiana

Goldie's fern

Known as shiled fern or giant fern, this species is considered the largest of the Dryopteris species, topping out at four feet. This species thrives in shaded woodland borders and edges, and also tolerates deep shade and browsing by rabbits.

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Height: 30-42 in
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Non-Flowering

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Rock garden
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Goldie's fern - Dryopteris goldiana from Native Plant Trust
Goldie's fern - Dryopteris goldiana from Native Plant Trust