Dryopteris erythrosora: Country Or Region Of Origin
China to Temp. Eastern Asia
Plant Profile: Dryopteris erythrosora
Taxonomy: Dryopteris erythrosoraNames
Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern
Phonetic Spelling:dry-OP-ter-iss er-rith-roh-SOR-uh
Genus:Dryopteris
Species:erythrosora
Family:Polypodiaceae
The Japanese Shield Fern is a compact fern indigenous to eastern Asia, characterized by its graceful, vase-like clump that can grow up to 2 feet in height and width. This fern thrives in acidic soils rich in organic matter that retain moisture. Over time, it gradually spreads through underground rhizomes. Known for its low maintenance requirements, the Japanese Shield Fern tolerates full shade and is resistant to rabbit browsing. It is advisable to shield the plants from drying winds, although they are rarely affected by deer.
Regarding pests and diseases, this fern faces no significant issues.
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Dryopteris erythrosora Feature Summary
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#deer resistant
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Dryopteris erythrosora Feature Summary
Attributes
China to Temp. Eastern Asia
Heavy shade, This plant is seldom damaged by deer.
Perennial
Fruit
No fruits. This plants reproduces via spores.
Flowers
No flowers.
Leaves
Young fronds are glossy, coppery pink; mature fronds are deep, glossy green; fronds are broad, triangular and bipinnate; segments have curved teeth; small scales on undersurface of midvein and pinna rachises; remains erect in winter; bright red indusia covering young sori.
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Green
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Orange
Pink
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Rosulate
Crenate
> 6 inches
Rough
> 6 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ground Cover
Fern
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Arching
Clumping
Vase
Slow
Low
Fine
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
3 feet-6 feet
12 inches-3 feet
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
11a
11b
12a
12b
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Stem
Landscape
Winter Garden
Shade Garden
Fairy Garden
Mass Planting
Accent
Deer
Urban Conditions
Rabbits
Heavy Shade
Container
Patio
Woodland
Small Space
Houseplants
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Dryopteris erythrosora Attributes
Dryopteris erythrosora: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
Heavy shade, This plant is seldom damaged by deer.
Dryopteris erythrosora: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Dryopteris erythrosora Fruit
Dryopteris erythrosora: Fruit Description
No fruits. This plants reproduces via spores.
Dryopteris erythrosora Flowers
Dryopteris erythrosora: Flower Description
No flowers.
Dryopteris erythrosora Leaves
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Description
Young fronds are glossy, coppery pink; mature fronds are deep, glossy green; fronds are broad, triangular and bipinnate; segments have curved teeth; small scales on undersurface of midvein and pinna rachises; remains erect in winter; bright red indusia covering young sori.
Dryopteris erythrosora: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Orange
Pink
Red/Burgundy
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Dryopteris erythrosora: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Dryopteris erythrosora: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Dryopteris erythrosora Whole Plant Traits
Dryopteris erythrosora: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Dryopteris erythrosora: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Dryopteris erythrosora: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Dryopteris erythrosora: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Dryopteris erythrosora: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Dryopteris erythrosora: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Dryopteris erythrosora Cultural Conditions
Dryopteris erythrosora: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dryopteris erythrosora: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Dryopteris erythrosora: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Dryopteris erythrosora: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Dryopteris erythrosora: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Dryopteris erythrosora: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
11a
11b
12a
12b
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Dryopteris erythrosora: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Dryopteris erythrosora Stem
Dryopteris erythrosora: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Dryopteris erythrosora Landscape
Dryopteris erythrosora: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Dryopteris erythrosora: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Dryopteris erythrosora: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Dryopteris erythrosora: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
