Angiopteris Species, Turnip Fern

Angiopterislygodiifolia

Genus
Angiopteris (an-jee-OP-ter-is)
Synonym
Angiopteris boninensis
Angiopteris formosa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ferns
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | positive

Some consider this a small form of Angiopteris evecta, the Mule's Foot Fern. Asian low growing but relatively massive tree fern.

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