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Gymnocarpium dryopteris

Ref.: GYMNO 777

Origin : native, temperate and cold areas of the northern hemisphere.

Availability: Available In Cultivation
Special Price: 5.00 € Regular Price: 6.00 €

Family : Cystopteridaceae.

Oak fern

Magnificent ground-cover ! We find this native fern with dynamic growth in cool woodlands or shady screes, on acidic soils. The lamina is triangular, horizontal, bright green and velvet, on a thin, erect stipe. The rhizome is branching and creeping. Deciduous. Height : 15/20cm. Hardiness : -35°C.

  • Foliage : deciduous
  • Height : less than 30cm
  • Soil type : acidic
  • Site : cool to moist woods, walls, rockery, fountain, rocks, banks, cool to moist, forest edge
  • Exposure : shade
  • Shape : flexible, light, ground cover
  • Rhizome : creeping and branching
  • Hardiness : down to -30°C (-22°F)