New York Fern
Amauropelta noveboracensis
Also listed as Aspidium noveboracense, Dryopteris noveboracensis
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A native woodland fern with delicate, lacy fronds that unfurl in spring. It prefers shaded, moist conditions and is ideal for naturalized garden settings and moist woodland areas.
Why grow it
New York fern is a deciduous native fern that offers fine texture and seasonal interest in woodland gardens without the aggressive spread of some evergreen fern species. It tolerates the dry shade conditions common under established trees better than many moisture-loving ferns, making it useful for transition zones between wet and drier woodland areas. Where native, it can reduce the need for supplemental watering once established.
Watch out for
The fronds emerge relatively late in spring and die back early in fall, leaving bare ground during winter and early spring that may need mulching to prevent soil compaction or erosion. Young emerging fiddleheads can be slow to unfurl and may require patience before the plant achieves full visual impact in the first two seasons.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Thelypteridaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native woodland fern with delicate, lacy fronds that unfurl in spring. It prefers shaded, moist conditions and is ideal for naturalized garden settings and moist woodland areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well New York Fern grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
New York fern is a deciduous native fern that offers fine texture and seasonal interest in woodland gardens without the aggressive spread of some evergreen fern species. It tolerates the dry shade conditions common under established trees better than many moisture-loving ferns, making it useful for transition zones between wet and drier woodland areas. Where native, it can reduce the need for supplemental watering once established.
Watch out for
The fronds emerge relatively late in spring and die back early in fall, leaving bare ground during winter and early spring that may need mulching to prevent soil compaction or erosion. Young emerging fiddleheads can be slow to unfurl and may require patience before the plant achieves full visual impact in the first two seasons.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Thelypteridaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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