Thelypteris noveboracensis
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A perennial species of fern found throughout the eastern United States and all three regions (mountains, Piedmont and coastal plain) of North Carolina. It is found in woodland areas and can form spreading colonies through its brown-black scaly, trailing rhizomes. They are common in sunny patches found from gaps in the overhead canopy. This fern is a wetland indicator and can survive and outcompete other species in soil pH below 4. It makes a good addition to a woodland garden filling in gaps when spring wildflowers fade and providing shelter for toads.
Cumps of the New York Fern usually have at least three fronds which are brown at the base but become green as it approaches the leaflets. L The double cut pinnae give the fern throughout wispy texture.
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Leaf: Spring
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Thelypteris
- Species:
- noveboracensis
- Family:
- Thelypteridaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern US and Canada
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant provides excellent ground cover. Its parts are used in songbird nest construction.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Fern
- Ground Cover
- Native Plant
- Perennial
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Frequent Standing Water
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Leaves:
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Fronds
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Other/more complex
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Crenulate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- eaves are 8-25" long, 4" wide, green-yellow with soft approximately 20 pinnae or leaflets are twice divided and taper in size as they reach both the tip and the base.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Riparian
- Small Space
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Native Garden
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Wet Soil
- Thelypteris noveboracensis is often confused with:
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Dryopteris marginalis
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Matteuccia struthiopteris
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Thelypteris kunthii
- Similar plants:
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Leucothoe fontanesiana
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Woodwardia areolata
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Phlox subulata
