Hardy Ferns
SHAGGY SHIELD FERN
Dryopteris atrata / Dryopteris cycadina
Delivery Method
72 hole tray
Hardiness Zone
6
Leaf
Evergreen
Description
The fronds of mature Shaggy Shield fern are dark green and resemble the trunk of an elephant when they unfurl. They have a stiff, leathery appearance and are arched. The foliage looks as though it could have come from a palm tree. The plant is evergreen in mild winter habitats.
ferns