Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern (Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata The King') Unavailable

Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern

Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata The King'

Golden Scaled Male Fern

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Forms a medium to large-sized clump with deep-green fronds. Used in tubs or mixed containers, with Hostas or Hellebores.

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Plant facts

Mature height30-36"
Mature spread36"
Growth rateModerate
SunFull to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone4
Foliage colorDark Green

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Quick answers

How big does Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern get?

About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.

How much sun does Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern need?

Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).

How much water does Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern need?

Moderate water use.

Will Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Where can I buy Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Cristata The King Golden Scaled Male Fern wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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