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One of the finest of all ferns forming a large single crown of tall fronds. These black haired crosiers emerge from a black crown looking rather like a large hairy spider sat in the centre of the plant. An old specimen may attain 89cm in height and spread. Thrives in part shade and moist soil where it is not disturbed. Award of Garden Merit.
Buckler fern, Fern
Dryopteris wallichiana (Buckler fern). This species is an upright deciduous fern, the leaves are lance-shaped, 2-pinnate and brown-green, This species will grow to a height of 90cm.
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade in a sheltered site.
Some types form interesting, shuttle-cock like crowns.
