- Botanical name: Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum'
- Common name: Oak fern
- Family: Cystopteridaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Oak fern, Gymnocarpium dryopteris, is a hardy deciduous fern native to north America, bearing pretty triple-headed, bright green fronds with tiny, overlapping leaflets.
The fronds of Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’ appear more full than those of the species. It’s ideal for growing at the front of a woodland border or using as ground cover in a shady corner, and works well with other shade-loving plants such as hostas.
Grow Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’ in moist, humus-rich soil in deep shade. Cut the fronds back in autumn as they start to fade.
How to grow Gymnocarpium 'Plumosum'
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Plant size
50cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full shade
- Shade type: Dry
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
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Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Gymnocarpium 'Plumosum' and wildlife
Gymnocarpium 'Plumosum' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Gymnocarpium 'Plumosum' poisonous?
Gymnocarpium 'Plumosum' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
Plants that go well with Gymnocarpium 'Plumosum'
