Polystichum acrostichoides

Christmas Fern

  • Category: Ferns
  • Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Height: 12-24 Inches
  • Spread: 36 Inches

A slender arching multi-branched fern with evergreen foliage. A native of eastern North America it was used by the early settlers for Chistmas decoration, hence its common name. An easy-to-grow attractive fern. It will tolerate drier conditions than most ferns and can be used to prevent erosion on slopes.

Exposure
Partial Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Dry
Habit
Mounding
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Foliage Color
Green
Plant Sub-Group
Perennial Ferns
Perennial Natives