Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The forked mail fern, Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans' is a lovely, vase-shaped fern bearing clumps of elegant fronds with finely divided pinnules, forked at the tip. Tolerant of sun and shade, it’s perfect for growing in a range of habits, including herbaceous and woodland borders.
Grow Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Trim back old fronds in spring before new growth emerges.
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Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ and wildlife
Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ poisonous?
Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ has no toxic effects reported.
