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Dryopteris tokyoensis (Tokyo wood fern)

Dryopteris tokyoensis Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Dryopteris tokyoensis dry-OP-ter-iss toke-yo-EN-sis Common Name: Tokyo wood fern Genus: Dryopteris
Tokyo wood fern's ladderlike, upright fronds provide a strong vertical accent to its surroundings. The vase-shaped clumps grow to 18 to 36 inches tall. Grow in a woodland or shade garden.
 Care: Grow in moist soil and light to full shade in a sheltered site.
 Propagation: Sow spores at 59°F when ripe. Divide plants in spring or autumn.
 Problems: Rust, leaf gall, and fungal spots can occur.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Uses , Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing
Style , Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type ,Fern

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