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flat-branched tree-clubmoss
Dendrolycopodium obscurum
groundcover⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing, evergreen clubmoss with flat, fern-like branching that spreads slowly across the forest floor. Valued for its fine texture and mossy appearance in shade gardens and woodland settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation