Dryopteris crassirhizoma Olea and certainly one of the

and certainly one of the least known

When the new growth emerges in late spring

We love this superb species of evergreen tongue fern from Taiwan

distinguished by its two-tone flowers

Dryopteris crassirhizoma Olea and certainly one of the(syn: Dryopteris buschiana) Dryopteris crassirhizoma is a handsome, tall, Clark Gablesque, vase shaped fern that usually forms a solitary crown and can reach 3' tall x 3' wide when happy. The semi evergreen, deer resistant, thick textured fronds of Dryopteris crassirhizoma give a very tropical appearance in the garden. In winter, the fronds remain green but lay flat on the ground, helping to protect those nearby from the ravages of winter.