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Pittsford wood fern

Dryopteris pittsfordensis

Polypodiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental

About this plant

Pittsford wood fern is a perennial ornamental fern that prefers part shade and medium water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and grows to a height of 0.4-0.7 meters. This fern prefers loamy, sandy, or peaty soil and is not evergreen.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Peaty

Height

0.4–0.7 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

3–8

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Growing Tips

  • Prefers part shade conditions.
  • Requires medium watering.
  • Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and peaty soils.
  • Hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
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