Overview
Dryopteris sieboldii is a clump forming ferns in the genus Dryopteris, part of the Dryopteridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Dryopteris sieboldii grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. It is low maintenance.
About
Dryopteris sieboldii, commonly known as Siebold's wood fern or Asian wood fern, is an evergreen clump-forming fern from the Dryopteridaceae family. It grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and spread, reaching full size within 5 to 10 years. This fern thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered north, east, or west-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, including clay and loam, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Dryopteris sieboldii is low maintenance and provides winter interest in the garden.
About the genus
Dryopteris, commonly called the wood ferns, male ferns, or buckler ferns, is a fern genus in the family Dryopteridaceae, subfamily Dryopteridoideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). There are about 300-400 species in the genus. The species are distributed in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific islands, with the highest diversity in eastern Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dryopteris
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Dryopteris sieboldii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dryopteris sieboldii?
Dryopteris sieboldii prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dryopteris sieboldii need?
Dryopteris sieboldii grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Dryopteris sieboldii grow?
Dryopteris sieboldii reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
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More in the Dryopteris genus
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- Dryopteris carthusiananarrow buckler fern
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- Dryopteris dilatatabroad buckler fern
- Dryopteris goldieanaGoldie's wood fern
- Dryopteris hirtipes
- Dryopteris pseudomas
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