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Dryopteris celsa

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The foliage is greyish green in colour and evergreen. A specimen plant, Dryopteris celsa (log 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 celsa is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.