Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
Autumn Wood Fern
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- New growth emerges bright reddish-bronze, matures to deep green
- Upright, finely-cut evergreen fronds
- Great for woodland and shade gardens
Border or Bed
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to rich, acidic soil with medium moisture and partial to full shade. Protection from wind is beneficial. Plants may be clump forming or spread slowly over time.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Orange
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Dryopteris
Common Name: Fern
Woodland fern. Goldiana is native to eastern North America. Upright habit, arching, triangular, green fronds. Great for woodland, shade and native plant gardens.

