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Polypodium glycyrrhiza 'Longicaudatum' (Licorice fern 'Longicaudatum')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Polypodium glycyrrhiza 'Longicaudatum'

Other names: Licorice fern 'Longicaudatum'


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Genus: Polypodium

Variety or cultivar: 'Longicaudatum' _ 'Longicaudatum' is an evergreen fern with creeping rhizomes and pinnately lobed fronds which taper gradually to a long, slender point.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza 'Longicaudatum' is: Evergreen

Flower: Insignificant or absent in All seasons

Foliage: Dark-green, Green in All seasons

Habit: Clump-forming, Creeping, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart's tongue fern), Asplenium scolopendrium Cristatum Group (Hart's tongue fern Cristatum Group), Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum' (Hart's tongue fern 'Angustatum')

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Pruning: Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Polypodium glycyrrhiza 'Longicaudatum' (Licorice fern 'Longicaudatum') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting, Foliage only

Cultivation: Plant in any cool, moist, lightly shaded site. If in full sun give plenty of moisture. Will also tolerant dry shade, but water regularly in their first season and mulch well.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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