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Bracken Fern - 100 Plants
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Bracken Fern
This variety is a particular species of fern identified by its large divided leaves and lush green color, though, towards the base of the plant, it has some reddish and yellow hues. This plant can grow upwards of four feet when matured, increasing rapidly if its living conditions are just right.
Bracken Fern is a Very Tolerable Plant able to Survive in Hardiness Zones 4-7
It can tolerate full sun but prefers a place with some shading. It could do better in full shade. Its soil requirements are also much like its sun requirements in that it can handle different soil conditions. Optimally, it prefers slightly acidic and moist soil but can survive in dry, highly acidic soils. It does not, however, do well in the soil where drainage could be better.
Ferns do not reproduce and spread with seeds or fruits. Instead, they reproduce with the use of spores or sex cells. The larger varieties of ferns use spores, while smaller ones use sex cells. The Bracken, in particular, reproduces twice a year via spores. The Bracken Fern does not produce flowers of any kind.
This plant has been used as a food source for ages and by many civilizations. One can consume these similarly by harvesting the young fronds known as fiddleheads.
Some ways these are prepared are raw and uncooked, dehydrated, or pickled. Some countries incorporate these delicious green fiddleheads in some of their main dishes. Another exciting way to consume them is by using plant parts to brew beer or bake bread.
Flower Form:It do not produce seeds or fruits, but their young fronds, in certain cultures, are considered edible. These ferns are commonly found on the side of hills. They are highly invasive if not kept in check. The ferns are noted for their divided leaves.
Bracken fern is a great plant that adds to any home.
Many homeowners love ferns, and this fern can be widespread and show a lot of green foliage. This fern is preferred by many because it can quickly adapt to many different types of climates and conditions. This fern looks excellent planted around a water garden or pond.
This Fern is One of the Most Common Ferns in the World
The fern is a widespread fern that can grow between two and four feet in height and generally grows in woodlands worldwide, along with any open fields and hillsides. It has leaves that can be either dark or light green and take a lot of water to grow. It can grow in moist and wet soil and tolerate higher acidity levels, can grow incredibly fast, especially in pine forests, and has roots that can grow as far as ten feet deep in many situations.
This plant grows Incredibly Fast, Given the Proper Growing Conditions. Besides being decorative, they can also help shade other vegetation in your yard. They can also help add to the decor of a rock garden. While primarily associated with the moors of England, They can grow successfully in almost any region of the United States. Because of their compact nature, small birds sometimes use these Ferns for nesting.
They are native to moors but have proven particularly hardy in many environments outside their natural habitat. Bracken leaves can be divided several inches long. The leaves are green, arranged in lines, oval-shaped, and end in a single-pointed blade.
The fern prefers an area with low vegetation and moisture, planted for personal use and watered semi-regularly. However, the fern is one of the most successful and hardiest, so it does not have specific soil requirements and needs much attention.
These Ferns are called 'Bracken' and are among the most common Ferns globally. It can tolerate a wide range of climates and soils. It would be beneficial if you were to grow along with mushrooms. It is best planted and treated as a shrub and will look best when near trees, fences, stones, walls, or other locations where it can provide a sharp contrast.
Bracken Fern is For Sale at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery with Low Prices and Fast Shipping
Botanical Latin Name: Pteridium aquilinum
Sun Exposure: Sun to shade
Mature Height: 2 to 6 feet
Spread: Requires a lot of space because it spreads rapidly
Spacing: 2 to 6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate. You can find young plants 6 to 7 weeks after the spores are shed.
Flowering Time: A plant produces spores by the end of the third or fourth growing season. Frost-killed fronds are replaced by the middle of summer.
How Long It Flowers: It produces tiny brown spore clusters through September
Flower Color: Brown spores and green leaves
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
Pruning: Once or twice a year. Cut back the fronds for the first three years.
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Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
See our warranty page for further info.
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Bracken Fern
This variety is a particular species of fern identified by its large divided leaves and lush green color, though, towards the base of the plant, it has some reddish and yellow hues. This plant can grow upwards of four feet when matured, increasing rapidly if its living conditions are just right.
Bracken Fern is a Very Tolerable Plant able to Survive in Hardiness Zones 4-7
It can tolerate full sun but prefers a place with some shading. It could do better in full shade. Its soil requirements are also much like its sun requirements in that it can handle different soil conditions. Optimally, it prefers slightly acidic and moist soil but can survive in dry, highly acidic soils. It does not, however, do well in the soil where drainage could be better.
Ferns do not reproduce and spread with seeds or fruits. Instead, they reproduce with the use of spores or sex cells. The larger varieties of ferns use spores, while smaller ones use sex cells. The Bracken, in particular, reproduces twice a year via spores. The Bracken Fern does not produce flowers of any kind.
This plant has been used as a food source for ages and by many civilizations. One can consume these similarly by harvesting the young fronds known as fiddleheads.
Some ways these are prepared are raw and uncooked, dehydrated, or pickled. Some countries incorporate these delicious green fiddleheads in some of their main dishes. Another exciting way to consume them is by using plant parts to brew beer or bake bread.
Flower Form:It do not produce seeds or fruits, but their young fronds, in certain cultures, are considered edible. These ferns are commonly found on the side of hills. They are highly invasive if not kept in check. The ferns are noted for their divided leaves.
Bracken fern is a great plant that adds to any home.
Many homeowners love ferns, and this fern can be widespread and show a lot of green foliage. This fern is preferred by many because it can quickly adapt to many different types of climates and conditions. This fern looks excellent planted around a water garden or pond.
This Fern is One of the Most Common Ferns in the World
The fern is a widespread fern that can grow between two and four feet in height and generally grows in woodlands worldwide, along with any open fields and hillsides. It has leaves that can be either dark or light green and take a lot of water to grow. It can grow in moist and wet soil and tolerate higher acidity levels, can grow incredibly fast, especially in pine forests, and has roots that can grow as far as ten feet deep in many situations.
This plant grows Incredibly Fast, Given the Proper Growing Conditions. Besides being decorative, they can also help shade other vegetation in your yard. They can also help add to the decor of a rock garden. While primarily associated with the moors of England, They can grow successfully in almost any region of the United States. Because of their compact nature, small birds sometimes use these Ferns for nesting.
They are native to moors but have proven particularly hardy in many environments outside their natural habitat. Bracken leaves can be divided several inches long. The leaves are green, arranged in lines, oval-shaped, and end in a single-pointed blade.
The fern prefers an area with low vegetation and moisture, planted for personal use and watered semi-regularly. However, the fern is one of the most successful and hardiest, so it does not have specific soil requirements and needs much attention.
These Ferns are called 'Bracken' and are among the most common Ferns globally. It can tolerate a wide range of climates and soils. It would be beneficial if you were to grow along with mushrooms. It is best planted and treated as a shrub and will look best when near trees, fences, stones, walls, or other locations where it can provide a sharp contrast.
Bracken Fern is For Sale at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery with Low Prices and Fast Shipping
Botanical Latin Name: Pteridium aquilinum
Sun Exposure: Sun to shade
Mature Height: 2 to 6 feet
Spread: Requires a lot of space because it spreads rapidly
Spacing: 2 to 6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate. You can find young plants 6 to 7 weeks after the spores are shed.
Flowering Time: A plant produces spores by the end of the third or fourth growing season. Frost-killed fronds are replaced by the middle of summer.
How Long It Flowers: It produces tiny brown spore clusters through September
Flower Color: Brown spores and green leaves
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil
Pruning: Once or twice a year. Cut back the fronds for the first three years.
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
See our warranty page for further info.