New York Fern

Latin Name: Thelypteris novaboracensis

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Characteristics:
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

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

Wildlife:
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