Phegopteris decursive-pinnata
Blooming Time
Exposure
Japanese beech fern is a vigorous grower that features gracefully arching, narrow fronds that are mid-green with light green undersides. It bulks up over time and is excellent en masse as a medium to large groundcover or in combination with other woodland perennials.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
1½'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Vigorous grower that bulks up over time.
Landscape Value
Excellent en masse as a medium to large groundcover or in combination with other woodland perennials.
Care
Watering:
Japanese Beech Fern is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Japanese Beech Fern needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
Japanese Beech Fern should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.