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Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’ is a unique fern that has an excellent spring foliage color. The young shoots are golden orange fading to bright golden-yellow and green. Compared to Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern), the new shoots of Jurassic Gold are bigger, bolder and richer in color. It’s fresh orange fronds brightens up shaded places in the garden or on the terrace.
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Easily grown in average, slightly acidic, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers consistently moist, humusy soils that are rich in organic matter. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. Site in locations sheltered from strong winds to protect the fronds. Plants slowly spread over time by short creeping rhizomes.
| Common Name | Jurassic Gold Alpine Wood Fern |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Shade |
| Height | 1 to 2 ft. |
| Width | 1 to 2 ft. |
| Soil Condition | High in Organic Matter |
| Water Needs | Average to moist |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Green with golden orange new growth |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
