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Ferns

PLANT USE KEY

C = Christmas Tree

E= Erosion Control

F = Human Food

H = Habitat/Food Wildlife

N = Native

T = Timber/Wood



Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)

Conservation practices: H, N

Soil: Moist-Well Drained

Growth rate: Slow to Moderate

Sun: Partial- Shade

Description: The Christmas fern is one of the most easily recognizable ferns due it its hardiness and wide use in hanging potted displays. This ever green, low growing fern prefers filtered sun and moist but well drained soils often seen on the sides of mountains and ridges and well drained floodplain areas in winter as one of the few foliage retaining ground covers.

USDA Plant Guide



 

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum)

Conservation Practice: H, N

Soil: Moist-Well Drained

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Sun: Partial- Shade

Description: Maidenhair fern has a unique spiral frond stem with leaflets growing off one side like several mini fronds of their own. This shape causes the fronds to sway in the wind like long hair. Growing in similar moist but well drained soils and filter sun this species will slowly form a nice dense patch.

USDA Plant Guide



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