Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl var. incisoserratum (D.C. Eaton) Underw.

Scientific Name: Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl var. incisoserratum (D.C. Eaton) Underw.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Dryopteridaceae / Polystichum Roth/ Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl var. incisoserratum (D.C. Eaton) Underw.

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General Information
Usda SymbolPOMUI2
GroupFern
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPOMUI2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl var. incisoserratum (D.C. Eaton) Underw..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum135
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorBrown
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.5
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed AbundanceNone
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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