Deer Fern

Scientific Name: Blechnum spicant (L.) Sm.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Blechnaceae / Blechnum L./ Blechnum spicant (L.) Sm.

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General Information
Usda SymbolBLSP
GroupFern
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsBLSP

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-8


Morphology/Physiology

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


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 ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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