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| Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft) | | Spread | 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Dryopteris australis (dixie wood fern) can help you create a focal point in your garden design. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, mass planting, specimen, waterfront, wild flower and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Dryopteris australis has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |
