Thelypteris novaboracensis (New York Fern)

New York fern is a soft, deciduous, yellow-green fern. The frond has a maximum width of 4 in., tapering gradually to both top and bottom.

Landscape size: Normally 12 to 18 inches, but can reach 2 feet

Growing Conditions

• Light Requirement: Part Shade, Shade

• Native Habitat: Moist or dry, humus-rich, deciduous woods, Will spread less, but survive in dry conditions.

Provides shelter for toads Pink-shaded Fern Moth (Callopistria mollissima) and American Angle Shades (Euplexia benesimilis), Closebanded Yellowhorn Moth (Colocasia propinquilinea) has also been observed

feeding on New York Fern