Dryopteris celsa-Log Fern

Propagating Dryopteris or Log Fern can be done either in the spring or fall by digging up the plant and dividing the crown. Log ferns prefer moist soil with a low pH in shade or sun, depending on the moisture, and can grow upwards of 4'. In warmer zones it can be semi-evergreen and is deer resistant, is not invasive and if left alone will propagate on its own.