Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Western Asia, Nepal, China, Korea
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Stomach cancers
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Refrigerant, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS carthusiana
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Common Name
Leatherwood Fern
Southern wood fern
In Hindi
Leatherwood Fern
southern wood fern
In German
Leatherwood Fern
südlichen Holz fern
In French
Leatherwood Fern
sud dryoptéride
In Spanish
Leatherwood Fern
helecho de madera sur
In Greek
Leatherwood Fern
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Leatherwood Fern
samambaia de madeira do sul
In Polish
Leatherwood Fern
południowej drewna paproci
In Latin
Leatherwood Fern
Fern australi
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Pteridium Gleditsch
Dryopteris
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern
Season and care of Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherwood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherwood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherwood Fern is Acidic and for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern Physical Information
Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherwood Fern height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern are as follows:
Leatherwood Fern flower color: Not Available
Leatherwood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern
Care of Leatherwood Fern and Southern Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherwood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherwood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.