12-24” tall x 18-24” wide. Christmas Fern is one of the native treasures of the American woodlands. A shade gardener favorite, this fern sports distinctive, stocking-shaped fronds which continue to look lush well into the January snows and were once used by settlers as holiday decorations. Four-season gardeners will especially appreciate the longevity and hardiness of this beautiful native fern. The leathery, deep green fronds die back at the beginning of spring but are immediately replaced with fresh new foliage. If allowed to stay in place, the older, drying foliage creates a mat around the fern which protects loose earth from eroding rains, making this a great choice for stream banks or difficult slopes. Although a lover of moist woodland sites, Christmas fern can also be planted in rockier areas with drier soils. Consider using it as a groundcover, or as a terrific evergreen accent around other deciduous and ephemeral woodland plants. (Polystichum acrostichoides)
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Common Name | Christmas Fern |
Botanical Name | Polystichum acrostichoides |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Flower Color | Green |
Mature Height | 12-24" tall. |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-24" wide. |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Foliage plant all summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Fountain-like clumps of green feathery, evergreen foliage. |
Evergreen | Yes |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Native, Groundcover, Evergreen, Winter Interest |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |