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| Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | fern | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | The foliage is greyish lime in colour. | | Cautions | The growth rate of Dryopteris filix-mas 'Cristata Martindale' (male fern) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. | | |
