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Parathelypteris novae-boracensis (New York fern)

Other names: Dryopteris novaeboracensis, Thelypteris noveboracensis, Thelyptens noveboracensis, Polypodium noveboracense, Tapering fern, Parathelypteris novaeboracensis

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Species
P. novae-boracensis is a clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with upright to arching, triangular, bipinnate, yellow-green fronds divided into narrowly triangular pinnae with oblong lobes.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.6 m 5-10 years
1 ft 1 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist or moist but well-drained, acid soil in partial or full shade.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland, Foliage only, Planted in groups

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Diseases

Divide and replant clumps in autumn or early spring

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Cut dead fronds down (optional)

Improve soil moisture by adding well-rotted organic matter

Plant in moist, lime free, well-drained soil

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Plant in partial or full shade (autumn or spring)

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Parathelypteris novae-boracensis New York fern
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta' Boston ivy 'Robusta'
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Blechnum spicant Hard fern
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