Royal Fern

Scientific Name: Osmunda regalis L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Osmundaceae / Osmunda L./ Osmunda regalis L.

Royal Fern
General Information
Usda SymbolOSRE
GroupFern
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsOSRE

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Royal Fern is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Growth FormRhizomatous
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Growth RateModerate
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Fruit/Seed AbundanceNone
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

Royal Fern

Royal Fern

Royal Fern

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