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| Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | fern | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Spread | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | Dryopteris dilatata 'Lepidota Cristata' (broad buckler fern) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, mass planting, specimen and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Dryopteris dilatata 'Lepidota Cristata' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |
