Thelypteris decursive-pinnata (Beech Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Thelypteridaceae |
| Genus | Thelypteris |
| Species | decursive-pinnata |
| Synonyms | Phegopteris decursive-pinnata |
| Category | Perennials, Ferns |
| Origin | China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and the Himalayas. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - 7 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 25 |
| Height | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 0.45 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Deciduous fern that produces slowly-spreading colonies. |
| Landscape | Thrive in moist woodland gardens and shady borders, generally preferring a sunless position. |
| Propagation | Normally by division, but also possible by spores with ripen from early to late summer. |
| Cultivation | Plant out in early summer. |
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