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FernsHerbaceous Perennial
Phegopteris connectilis
beech fern
A deciduous fern with an initially upright, then arching habit, growing 20–50cm tall with a spread up to 90cm. Its pale to bright green, finely divided triangular fronds are distinctive, with the lowest pair of leaflets angling downward in an arrow-like shape, set apart from the rest
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Thelypteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Eurasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most moist soil in shade or partial shade. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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