Pteridium esculentum
BRACKEN
Dennstaedtiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous fern

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT, TAS

Other Botanical Names: Pteridium aquilinum var. esculentum

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Pteridium esculentum
BRACKEN
Dennstaedtiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous fern

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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