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Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern
Dryopteris tokyoensis
Pronunciation: drye-OPP-ter-iss toe-KEY-oh-en-sis
SKU #41369
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Erect fronds ranging from dark to light green form a strikingly vertical clump for a bold and highly textural statement in a shaded garden. Especially handsome when grouped to frame a garden element or niche in architecture. Use to add height and dimension to a low border or brighten a woodland understory. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers moist, enriched, humusy soils; shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
| History | Rarely seen in North America and therefore a true collector's fern, Dryopteris tokyoensis hails from the woodlands of Asia, with a native range from Honshu to Korea. |
Details
| Description | Erect fronds ranging from dark to light green form a strikingly vertical clump for a bold and highly textural statement in a shaded garden. Especially handsome when grouped to frame a garden element or niche in architecture. Use to add height and dimension to a low border or brighten a woodland understory. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers moist, enriched, humusy soils; shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | Rarely seen in North America and therefore a true collector's fern, Dryopteris tokyoensis hails from the woodlands of Asia, with a native range from Honshu to Korea. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern?
Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern is Easy Care, Compact Form.
Is Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern grow?
Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern in my landscape?
Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color is the foliage of Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern?
Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern?
Good companion plants for Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern?
Prefers moist, enriched, humusy soils; shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
What is the history of Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern?
Rarely seen in North America and therefore a true collector's fern, Dryopteris tokyoensis hails from the woodlands of Asia, with a native range from Honshu to Korea.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.