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Are ostrich ferns the tallest for new England?

Posted by nucci60 6 Ma. (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 3, 09 at 19:14

Always wanted to grow tall ferns but never tried it. Are there any taller ferns than ostrich for zone 6?


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RE: Are ostrich ferns the tallest for new England?

Some others come close (like royal, cinnamon and interrupted) but ostrich is the tallest that I have seen. Found a patch the other day by the side of a stream that were at least 6 feet tall.


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RE: Are ostrich ferns the tallest for new England?

  • Posted by noki Ohio (My Page) on
    Fri, Jun 5, 09 at 0:12

Depends on site thou I think. Wet acidic site combined with some sun for those ferns to grow tall. Royal Fern reportedly can get quite tall, if you want a challenge.

Dixie Woodland Fern (Dryopteris) seems like the easiest fern to grow tall. I have fronds standing 42" tall on the north side of the house, and they last all summer til winter weather knocks them down, still green.


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RE: Are ostrich ferns the tallest for new England?

Thanks everyone!


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