Christmas Fern Bare Root Crowns (Minimum Quantity: 25 Crowns)
Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly known as Christmas fern, is a timeless beauty that brings year-round elegance to shaded gardens and woodland landscapes. With its deep green, arching fronds that remain vibrant even through winter, this hardy native fern adds a touch of grace to any setting. Its finely textured foliage provides a rich contrast to broad-leaved perennials, while its clumping habit helps stabilize soil on slopes and shaded banks. Adaptable and low-maintenance, Christmas fern thrives in dappled light and moist, well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for naturalizing under trees, along pathways, or in native plant gardens.
Looking to add lasting greenery to your landscape? Christmas fern is the perfect solution for bringing effortless texture and structure to shaded spaces. Its evergreen presence ensures beauty through every season, while its resilience to deer and pests makes it a reliable garden staple. Whether planted in mass for a lush woodland effect or used as an accent in mixed borders, Polystichum acrostichoides offers enduring charm with minimal upkeep. Purchase it today and enjoy a garden that stays verdant and enchanting all year long!
Arriving in its dormant state without soil, bare root ferns establish quickly once planted in moist, well-drained soil with dappled light.
Name(s): Polystichum acrosticoides, Nephrodium acrostichoides, Christmas Fern, Dagger Fern, Polystic Faux-acrostiche.
Flower Color: None.
Bloom Time: Not applicable.
Foliage: Evergreen, dark green.
Height/Spread: 12 inches to 24 inches x 18 inches to 24 inches.
Climate Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade.
Soil Condition: Slightly moist, humus, pH 5.6 to 7.5
Features: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, evergreen foliage.
Uses: Naturalizing, woodland gardens, native fern collections, shade gardens, cutting gardens.
Comments: Christmas fern performs well in USDA zones 3 to 9. Though it prefers slightly moist soil, it is somewhat drought tolerant.
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