Image: William Van Hemessen (cc-by-nc) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Polystichum acrostichoides
Christmas fern
Description
An evergreen fern with a branching rhizome producing clumps of leathery, narrowly-oblong fronds divided into pairs of narrow, mid to dark green leaflets
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsCity and courtyard gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs