Pteridium aquilinum

Sturdy bright green triangular fronds
Found in large patches in wet or dry conditions
Single fronds emerge from spreading rhizomes
Tolerant of dry soils and full sun
Deep rhizomes allow it to survive harsh conditions like fire or floods
Poisonous to livestock
Deciduous

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Non-flowering

HEIGHT:
40-80 cm

SPREAD:
80-100 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Pteridium grows best in a moist to average, slightly acidic soil, in partial shade, however, it will tolerate dry, full sun conditions. The first frost will cause leaves to die back; cleaning up the dead leaves in the spring is recommended.

Additional Notes about Bracken Fern:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous

HABIT:
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Naturalizing

Bracken Fern

Pteridium aquilinum

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Additional Notes about Bracken Fern:

Characteristics & Attributes

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