Scaly Buckler Fern

(Dryopteris remota)

Scaly Buckler Fern (Dryopteris remota)

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Summary

Dryopteris remota, commonly known as Scaly Buckler Fern or Scaly Male Fern, is a semi-deciduous perennial fern that thrives in the understory of moist deciduous forests, often near streams or in shaded, damp areas across Eurasia. It typically grows to a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), featuring triangular fronds with a delicate texture and a scaly appearance on the stipe and rachis. The fronds are green and can add a soft, feathery element to shaded garden areas. Flowering is not applicable to ferns, but the plant’s foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, with some fronds persisting through mild winters.

The Scaly Buckler Fern is valued for its lush foliage and adaptability to shaded garden settings, making it a popular choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as an understory plant in larger landscapes. It requires consistently moist soil, rich in organic matter, and benefits from mulching to maintain soil moisture. While it prefers part shade to full shade, it can tolerate some morning sun if kept adequately moist. This fern is generally low-maintenance, but gardeners should watch for common fern pests such as aphids and scale insects. It is not known for aggressive growth or invasiveness, making it a reliable choice for controlled cultivation.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Fern
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
  • Leaf Retention: Semi-deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Border Plant, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

the understory of moist deciduous forests, often near streams or in shaded, damp areas across Eurasia

Other Names

Common Names: Scaly Buckler Fern , Scaly Male Fern , Entferntfiedriger Wurmfarn

Scientific Names: Dryopteris remota , Aspidium filix-mas subsp. remotum , Aspidium filix-mas var. remotum , Aspidium remotum , Aspidium rigidum var. remotum , Aspidium rigidum var. remotum , Aspidium rigidum var. subalpinum , Aspidium wierzbickii , Dryopteris boydii , Dryopteris kemulariae

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