Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
China
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Royal Fern
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Königs Fern
Baum des Himmels
In French
Fougère royale
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Real helecho
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Royal Fern
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Fern
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Sapindales
Family
Osmundaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Royal Fern and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.