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Christmas Fern

Polystichum Acrostichoides

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Overview

Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly known as the Chris™as Fern, is a perennial, evergreen fern native to North America. It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. The fern's leathery, lance-shaped fronds can reach 1-2 feet in length, providing vibrant green color year-round. Ideal for naturalized areas, the Chris™as Fern is hardy, low-maintenance, and offers habitat value, remaining lush even in winter landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–10Type Fern, Ground cover
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — the Christmas fern is a favorite for both novice and experienced gardeners; is an evergreen fern native to North

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
12–18 Inches
Mature width
12–18 Inches

Classification

Type
Fern, Ground cover
Family
Polypodiaceae

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Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — commonly known as the Chris™as Fern; lance-shaped fronds can reach 1-2 feet in length, image 52
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — is an evergreen fern native to North America that provides a verdant touch to shaded garden designs, image 78
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — providing vibrant green color year-round; it also plays a crucial role in erosion control on slopes, image 73
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — acidic to neutral soil with rich organic content; it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers, image 64
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — displaying optimal growth in part to full shade and moist; acidic to neutral soil with rich organic, image 63
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — acidic to neutral soil with rich organic content; it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers, image 81
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil; commonly known as the, image 105
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — remaining lush even in winter landscapes; evergreen fern native to North America
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — providing vibrant green color year-round; it also plays a crucial role in erosion control on slopes, image 90
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil; commonly known as the, image 88
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — It also plays a crucial role in erosion control on slopes due to its spreading, clumping habit; fern, image 49
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — providing vibrant green color year-round; it also plays a crucial role in erosion control on slopes due to its
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil; commonly known as the, image 54
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — fern / ground cover for half or shade
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — displaying optimal growth in part to full shade and moist; acidic to neutral soil with rich organic content
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — the Christmas fern forms a tidy
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — acidic to neutral soil with rich organic content; it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers, image 98
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — acidic to neutral soil with rich organic content; it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — Ideal for naturalized areas; providing vibrant green color year-round, image 74
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — acidic to neutral soil with rich organic content; it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers, image 47
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — remaining lush even in winter landscapes; evergreen fern native to North America, image 59
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — commonly referred to as the Christmas fern, image 60
Christmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides) — displaying optimal growth in part to full shade and moist
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