Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly called Christmas fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in dry to medium soils in part shade to full shade.

Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern)

Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern)

General info: Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly called Christmas fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in dry to medium soils in part shade to full shade. This native fern typically grows in wooded slopes and ravines. This evergreen native fern grows into about two feet tall fountain like clumps.

Landscape uses: Polystichum acrostichoides could be used for shaded gardens or borders. This is a good fern for massing on slopes. Christmas fern will add some year-round color to any shaded landscape.

Light Exposure Part Shade Full Shade
Growth Cycle Select
Height with Bloom 1 to 2′
Foliage Color. Green
Moisture Req. Dry to Medium
Bloom Select
Origin Midwest and Eastern U.S.
Height without Bloom Select
Zone 4 to 9