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California Polypody

Polypodium Californicum

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Overview

Polypodium californicum, or California Polypody, is a versatile evergreen fern. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 1-2 feet in height with a similar spread. Prefers shade to partial sun and well-draining soil. Its distinctive, leathery green fronds add lush texture to woodland gardens and shaded areas. Requires minimal care, drought-tolerant once established, and naturally resists pests, making it an appealing, low-maintenance choice for landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Fern
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Prefers shade to partial sun and well-draining soil
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — drought-tolerant once establishedCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 1-2 feet in height with a similar spreadCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Polypodium californicum, or California Polypody, is a versatile evergreen fernCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — is an evergreen fern native to the shaded and moist woodlands of CaliforniaCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — and naturally resists pestsCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Its distinctive, leathery green fronds add lush texture to woodland gardens and shaded areas+21

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae

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California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Prefers shade to partial sun and well-draining soil
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — drought-tolerant once established
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 1-2 feet in height with a similar spread
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Polypodium californicum, or California Polypody, is a versatile evergreen fern
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — is an evergreen fern native to the shaded and moist woodlands of California
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — and naturally resists pests
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Its distinctive, leathery green fronds add lush texture to woodland gardens and shaded areas
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — low-maintenance choice for landscapes
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
Polypodium Californicum
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