New York Fern
(Parathelypteris noveboracensis)
New York Fern (Parathelypteris noveboracensis)
/
/
Henggang Cui
Public Domain
Image By:
Henggang Cui
Recorded By:
Copyright:
Public Domain
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: Henggang Cui | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Henggang Cui | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-06-23T10:09:25-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Parathelypteris noveboracensis, commonly known as New York Fern, is a deciduous perennial herb that thrives in the understory of moist deciduous forests, often forming extensive colonies. It is native to the Eastern United States and Canada, particularly in areas with rich, moist, well-drained soil. The fern typically grows in clumps with fronds emerging from a dark brown, slightly scaly rhizome. Each frond measures 8–25 inches (20–64 cm) in length, is yellow-green, and has a soft, thin texture. The fronds are unique in that they taper at both ends, with the lowest 4-10 leaflets being generally smaller than those above, giving them a distinctive appearance.
New York Fern is valued for its ability to spread and form lush green ground cover in shaded garden areas. It is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas where it can create a carpet-like effect. This fern is a wetland indicator, signifying the presence of wetlands when found in the wild, and is considered an endangered species in Illinois. It prefers part shade to full shade and requires consistently moist soil, though it is adaptable to various drainage conditions. While it is low-maintenance, it can be sensitive to drought and may require additional watering during dry spells.CC BY-SA 4.0
New York Fern is valued for its ability to spread and form lush green ground cover in shaded garden areas. It is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas where it can create a carpet-like effect. This fern is a wetland indicator, signifying the presence of wetlands when found in the wild, and is considered an endangered species in Illinois. It prefers part shade to full shade and requires consistently moist soil, though it is adaptable to various drainage conditions. While it is low-maintenance, it can be sensitive to drought and may require additional watering during dry spells.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Fern
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Border Plant, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Moist deciduous forests with rich, well-drained soil
Other Names
Common Names: Dryoptéride De New York , Fougère De New York , Thélyptère De New York
Scientific Names: Thelypteris noveboracensis , Parathelypteris noveboracensis , Dryopteris noveboracensis , Thelypteris thelypteroides , Aspidium noveboracense , Thelypteris noveboracensis f. excurrens , Lastrea noveboracensis , Polypodium noveboracense , Aspidium noveboracense var. fragrans , Aspidium thelypteris var. noveboracense
GBIF Accepted Name: Parathelypteris noveboracensis (L.) Ching