Christmas Fern

Provides shaded areas with rich green color at Christmas and throughout the winter months. Christmas Fern, also known as Polystichum acrostichoides, is a very hardy evergreen fern with lance-shaped leaflets in dense clusters. Native to the United States, this is an excellent perennial for woodland gardens, shade gardens and native plant areas. Tolerant of dryish and moist soils, the Christmas Fern can also be planted along shaded foundations or planted in large groups on slopes for erosion control. Deer tend to avoid this low-maintenance plant.

Hardiness Zones 3-9
Mature Height 24 - 36 inches
Bloom Time Green foliage from April till first frost
Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Ship AsNO.1 Bare Root
Deer Resistant
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Botanical Name: Polystichum acrostichoides

Availability: In Stock

SKU: #01658

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Polystichum acrostichoides
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
NO.1
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant

Flower Form:
Not applicable
Foliage Type:
Serrated foliage, typical fern-like leaves
Mature Spread:
12 - 24 inches
Spacing:
12 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Soak roots before planting. Loosen soil well. Plant with eyes just below soil level and water well after planting.
Soil Moisture:
Prefers moist conditions, but also grows well in average garden soil as long as it is not allowed to dry out during spring and summer
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Plant with eyes (sprouts) just below soil level.
Watering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry out
Fertilization Requirements:
Provide enough organic matter.
Special Care:
Not needed

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