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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 5–9
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Polypodium californicum, or California Polypody, is a versatile evergreen fern
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it grows 1-2 feet in height with a similar spreadCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Prefers shade to partial sun and well-draining soilCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Its distinctive, leathery green fronds add lush texture to woodland gardens and shaded areasCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — drought-tolerant once establishedCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — and naturally resists pestsCalifornia Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — low-maintenance choice for landscapes+1

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Polypodiaceae

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California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Polypodium californicum, or California Polypody, is a versatile evergreen fern
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) — Prefers shade to partial sun and well-draining soil
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — Its distinctive, leathery green fronds add lush texture to woodland gardens and shaded areas
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — drought-tolerant once established
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — and naturally resists pests
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — low-maintenance choice for landscapes
California Polypody (Polypodium Californicum) — is an evergreen fern native to the shaded and moist woodlands of California

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