Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Malus domestica
Common Name
Alaska fern
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Apfelbaum
In French
Soft Shield Fern
Pommier
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
Manzano
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
Macieira
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
jabłoń
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Arbore
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Rosales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Rosaceae
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 Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
