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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans'
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Forked mail fernPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Dryopteridaceae
- Height: 90cmSpread: 60cm
- Hardy
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The forked mail fern, Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans' is a lovely, vase-shaped fern bearing clumps of elegant fronds with finely divided pinnules, forked at the tip. Tolerant of sun and shade, it’s perfect for growing in a range of habits, including herbaceous and woodland borders.
Grow Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Trim back old fronds in spring before new growth emerges. Learn more in our ferns grow guide.
Explore other fern varieties:
- Dryopteris affinis
- Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Gracilis'
- Dryopteris erythrosora
- Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactila'
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Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ and wildlife
Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ poisonous?
Dryopteris ‘Furcans’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
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