Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata'
Golden Shield Fern, Wood Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae Dryopterida
| Type | Perennial, fern |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8B |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | None |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Container, foundation, ground cover, woodland garden |
| Height | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |