DRYOPTERIS marginalis Marginal Shieldfern; Evergreen/Marginal/Leather Woodfern

This fern prefers moist, well-drained, humus, rich soil in partial to full shade with protection from the wind. It produces a large, single crown and forms a vase-shaped clump up to 3 feet tall. Does not spread. Typically forms a vase-shaped clump up to 3 feet tall (but usually smaller). This woodland fern features grayish-green, deeply cut, leathery fronds that provide good interest to the winter landscape.