Winter Ferns 2025-2026

Marginal & Evergreen Wood Ferns Close Up

This is the last article I am doing on Marginal and Evergreen Wood Ferns (Dryopteris marginalis and intermedia). As promised, here is a side by side comparison of Marginal on left and Evergreen on the right. Evergreen Wood Fern pinnules are more dissected and look much lacier.

Now you all definitely know how to differentiate these two common winter ferns! Enjoy! :)

Posted: to PV Fern News on Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Updated: Sat, Jan 17, 2026