Ferns & Shade Plants · Ferns
Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
Christmas Fern is a native fountain-shaped evergreen fern with loosely-packed leathery fronds and silvery-scaled young fiddleheads in spring . Best in part sun and rich well-drained soil. Type: Fern Origins: East N. America; GA Native Height: 1' - 2’ Spread: 1' - 2' Spacing: 1’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9 Culture: Part Sun , Full Shade Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Hearts , Hosta , Columbine Image: Photo (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoides Plant 2000px , CC BY-SA 2.5
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Part sun / part shade
Water
Low water once established
What to expect
Mature size
1–2 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
Winter hardiness
Zones 3–9
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