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Phegopteris connectilis (Beech fern)
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1 hour care
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phegopteris connectilis
Other names
Beech fern, Long beech fern, Narrow beech fern, Northern beech fern, Thelypteris phegoteris
Genus
Phegopteris Phegopteris
Species
P. connectilis - P. connectilis is a deciduous fern with triangular to arrow-shaped, pinnate, pale green fronds divided into oblong or linear, deeply divided pinnae.
Phegopteris connectilis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation
Divide in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Phegopteris connectilis (Beech fern) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Underplanting, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moist, acid to neutral soil in full shade. Plant in a moist border or at the edge of ponds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phegopteris connectilis
Other names
Beech fern, Long beech fern, Narrow beech fern, Northern beech fern, Thelypteris phegoteris
Genus
Phegopteris Phegopteris
Species
P. connectilis - P. connectilis is a deciduous fern with triangular to arrow-shaped, pinnate, pale green fronds divided into oblong or linear, deeply divided pinnae.
Native to
Northern temperate regions
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation
Divide in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Phegopteris connectilis (Beech fern) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Underplanting, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moist, acid to neutral soil in full shade. Plant in a moist border or at the edge of ponds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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