Dryopteris consists of ferns that may be deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen. They feature robust, upright or sprawling rhizomes and form rosettes of fronds that are either lanceolate or ovate in shape, with a pinnate division.

Dryopteris ochthodes

Dryopteris oligantha

Dryopteris oligodonta

Dryopteris omeiensis

Dryopteris oreades is a semi-evergreen fern that forms clumps and typically reaches heights and spreads of 40 to 80 cm. Its leaves are mid-green to grey-green and are intricately divided into numerous smaller leaflets, creating a textured, feathery look.

Dryopteris oreades

Dryopteris oreades 'Crispa'

Dryopteris ornata

Dryopteris pacifica

Dryopteris paleacea

Dryopteris pallida

Dryopteris polylepis

This semi-evergreen fern forms clumps and typically reaches a height of approximately 1 metre. It features upright to arching green fronds.

Dryopteris pseudofilix-mas

Dryopteris pulcherrima

Dryopteris pycnopteroides

Dryopteris ramosa

Dryopteris rampans

Dryopteris sabaei

Dryopteris sancta

Dryopteris scottii

Dryopteris sheareri

Dryopteris shiroumensis

Dryopteris sichotensis

This evergreen fern features a short, creeping rhizome and robust, leathery fronds that display a bluish-green hue. The fronds are characterized by their limited segmentation, giving them a distinctive appearance.

Dryopteris sieboldii

Dryopteris sophoroides

Dryopteris sordidipes

Dryopteris sparsa

Dryopteris speciosa

Dryopteris spinulosa var. americana

Dryopteris stenolepis

This semi-evergreen fern forms dense clumps and features triangular to lanceolate fronds divided into elongated leaflets (pinnae) with either serrated or slightly lobed edges. Young fronds exhibit a yellow-green hue.

Dryopteris stewartii

Dryopteris subarborea

Dryopteris sublacera is a compact fern that forms clumps and can spread over time. It features elongated fronds with leaflets that end in rounded tips. The stems are adorned with reddish-brown, bristly scales.

Dryopteris sublacera

Dryopteris submarginata

Dryopteris submontana

A robust, upright deciduous fern featuring slender, lance-shaped leaflets that are alternately positioned along each stem.

Dryopteris tokyoensis

Dryopteris tuberculifera

Dryopteris uliginosa

Dryopteris uniformis is a deciduous fern that forms clumps, typically reaching a height of about 60 cm. Its fronds are elongated and tapering, featuring leaflets that end in rounded tips.

Dryopteris uniformis

This deciduous fern forms dense clumps and typically reaches a height of about 60 cm. It features slender, elongated fronds that taper elegantly, along with dark, scaly stems.

Dryopteris uniformis 'Cristata'

Dryopteris varia is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern characterized by its triangular fronds that are broad at the base and taper towards the tip. In spring, the emerging fronds exhibit a bronze hue, which transitions to a green-grey shade as they develop.

Dryopteris varia

Dryopteris villarii

Dryopteris waldinostokensis

Dryopteris wallichiana is a deciduous to semi-evergreen fern that develops clumps of upright, lanceolate fronds. The fronds are bipinnatifid and exhibit a bright yellowish-green hue in their early stages. The stalk and midrib are adorned with dark brown scales.

Dryopteris wallichiana

This deciduous or semi-evergreen fern develops young fronds that start as rose-hued and transition to a golden shade as they mature.

Dryopteris wallichiana Jurassic Gold ('Hollasic')

Dryopteris wallichiana from Yunnan, China

Dryopteris x ambroseae

Dryopteris x asturiensis

This semi-evergreen fern grows in a clump formation, featuring narrow, upright fronds that are lance-shaped and glossy in texture. The dark green foliage adds a rich, vibrant touch to the garden.

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