Graceful, Soft-Textured New York Ferns for Natural Woodland Gardens
The New York Fern is a fine textured, airy fern that is native to North America. This petite native is a graceful, soft textured groundcover for beneath trees or mixed with woodland perennials. TN Nursery has been growing hardy native ferns for over 65 years and our plants are used at historically important sites like Arlington National Cemetery and The Washington Monument. Our expertise is even recognized in education, by featuring our horticulturists on Discovery and History channels. This only solidifies our EEAT expertise and why we know that our New York Ferns are field tested and tough!
Why New York Ferns Add a Special Touch to Shade Gardens
New York Ferns are sought after for their handsome, tapering form; wide at the base and gradually narrowing to a fine point at the tip. Their natural and tapering form has a soft, undulating quality that tames the edge of woodlands and fits effortlessly into forest plantings. Big architectural ferns can be a bit showy, but the New York Fern is more subtle. It contributes graceful movement and dimension to a garden scene without overpowering the neighbors. At TN Nursery, we select only vigorous divisions with a healthy, robust rhizome so your ferns will readily take to their new home and gradually naturalize into a colony.
The Landscape Beauty & Practical Benefits of New York Fern
This fern thrives in moist, organic soil and partial to full shade, making it ideal for filling spaces where sunlight is limited. Its delicate fronds brighten darker corners and create a calm, cohesive look in native gardens. Because it spreads slowly, the New York Fern works beautifully in mass plantings, along pathways, around tree bases, or in woodland borders. Its finely cut foliage pairs effortlessly with trilliums, Solomon's seal, hostas, foamflower, and mosses, creating layered, ethereal landscapes that stay lush throughout the growing season. Low-maintenance and dependable, New York Fern adds texture, grace, and long-lasting greenery with little effort.
Questions About New York Fern
Is New York Fern easy to grow?
Yes-this fern is very easy to grow in shaded, moist areas with humus-rich soil.
Does New York Fern stay green all year?
No-this deciduous fern dies back in winter but returns reliably each spring with fresh, vibrant fronds.
How tall does New York Fern grow?
It typically reaches 1-2 feet tall, forming soft, arching clumps that spread gradually over time.
Does New York Fern spread aggressively?
It spreads gently by rhizomes, forming natural colonies without becoming invasive.
Where does New York Fern grow best?
It thrives in woodland-style settings with shade, moisture, and organic, well-drained soil.
With six decades of horticultural experience, TN Nursery proudly offers New York Ferns that bring softness, movement, and refined woodland charm to shaded landscapes across the country.