Dryopteris erythrosora
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Dryopteris erythrosora

broad buckler fern
autumn fern
broad wood fern
Japanese shield fern
copper shield fern

  family dryopteridaceae 
  genus dryopteris 

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Identification
Genus  Dryopteris Species  erythrosora Variety  Cultivar  Common names  broad buckler fern   autumn fern   broad wood fern   Japanese shield fern   copper shield fern Family  DRYOPTERIDACEAE Specimen number  S11881 Data source  HtZn p108
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Deciduous Stature  Fern Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' 6" - 3' 6" Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Partial to full shade Water  Moist to wet Optimal soil texture  Fertile Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 05a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 09-03 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Dryopteris erythrosora can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Broad wood fern (also known as broad buckler fern, Japanese shield fern, copper shield fern and autumn fern) needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is fertile. Partial to full shade is needed for this species to do its best. It likes moist to wet soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Dryopteris erythrosora is a perennial. Broad wood fern (locally known in some parts as broad buckler fern, Japanese shield fern, copper shield fern and autumn fern) is deciduous in nature. Leaves: This plant has doubly compound shiny dark green leaves unfurling from its core each spring.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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