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Sweet Fern

Comptonia Peregrina

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Overview

Sweet Fern, Comptonia peregrina, is a deciduous North American shrub, reaching 2-4 ft in height, thrives in zones 3-8. Preferring full sun to part shade, it exhibits fragrant, fern-like foliage and catkin-like flowers. Adaptable to poor, sandy soils, and is drought-resistant once established. Ideal for naturalized areas, it offers erosion control and attracts wildlife. Note: Not a true fern but part of the bayberry family.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–6
Sweet Fern (Comptonia Peregrina) — is a deciduous North American shrub

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–6

Shape & size

Mature height
4–11 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Myricaceae

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Sweet Fern (Comptonia Peregrina) — making it an ideal choice for a resilient
Sweet Fern (Comptonia Peregrina) — Incorporate Sweet Fern into your design for a wonderfully fragrant
Sweet Fern (Comptonia Peregrina) — naturalistic element or plant en masse for an impressive ground cover that can help control erosion on slopes

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