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Gymnocarpium dryopteris

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Names

Common Names
Oak Fern, Northern Oak Fern

Growth

Height
12-12 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Foliage Color
Green, Straw-colored
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 2-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full shade to partial shade.
Soil Type
Loamy, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter and a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained, moisture-retentive soil.
Soil pH
4.5-6.4: Slightly acidic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Fall, Summer
Bloom Time
Does not bloom; reproduces by spores.

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Spores and Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
It does not attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, or other pollinators for nectar or pollen; instead, it provides cover and habitat for wildlife, including birds.

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024