Dryopteris sieboldii - Japanese Fern
Dryopteris sieboldii - Japanese Fern
Dryopteris sieboldii - Japanese Fern
Dryopteris sieboldii
Japanese Fern
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Description
Dryopteris sieboldii, also known as the Japanese Wood Fern, is a botanical species with an exotic appearance, yet hardy and relatively easy to cultivate in the humus of the understory. The plant, which slowly spreads as ground cover through its rhizomes, forms beautifully spreading clumps, with a lovely light green colour, composed of large fronds divided into wide, leathery and toothed leaflets that remain green when the winter is not too severe. A truly unique perennial plant, perfect for creating an exotic setting or enhancing a shady spot.
Dryopteris sieboldii belongs to the family of Dryopteridaceae. This species is native to subtropical regions of China and Japan where it can be found in montane understories, often in dry soil. It has excellent cold resistance, down to -20°C in dry soil. In wetter areas, this fern is more sensitive to cold. The plant, perennial from its stump, has a very slow growth, and produces trailing underground rhizomes. Eventually, its vegetation reaches about 50-60cm (20-24in) in height and 1m (3ft) in spread. From the stump emerge fronds carried by a long rachis and divided into 5 to 9 very large pinnae, with a thick and leathery texture, gracefully undulated and toothed margins. Each pinna is almost the size and shape of a frond from Asplenium scolopendrium. The largest ones reach 25cm (10in) in length and 6cm (2in) in width. This foliage, of a bright light green, arranged almost horizontally, is quite charming.
Among ferns from temperate zones around the world, the male fern is certainly the most widespread and, it must be said, one of the easiest to cultivate. They come in various forms, sometimes deciduous, sometimes evergreen, but always interesting. A star of botanical gardens, this Dryopteris sieboldii was highly popular in the 19th century as a plant for cold greenhouses or winter gardens. This truly unique fern still enjoys the favor of enthusiasts who also plant it in their gardens. It is a plant that requires a period of rest in winter. Easy to cultivate, it mainly fears scorching summers and intense sunlight. To accompany it, consider, for example, Brunneras, Solomon's Seals, ferns for dry soil...
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Dryopteris
sieboldii
Dryopteridaceae
Japanese Fern
Southeast Asia
Planting and care
In areas with harsh winters, it is essential to protect the rootstocks using a thick cushion of dead leaves. It thrives in a cool, well-drained soil, rich in humus and preferably without limestone. Avoid overly sunny exposures. The young plant can withstand temperatures as low as -18°C in dry soil, but it dreads very wet soils in winter. In summer, it suffers as soon as the temperature exceeds 32°C.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.