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Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

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SKU

00975-04

Cultural Details
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture	Dry, Medium
Sun Exposure	Partial, Shade
Height	1' - 2'
Bloom Color	Green
Bloom Time	June, July, Aug
Spacing	1'
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Root Type	Rhizome
Benefits	Deer Resistant

Description

One of the most familiar ferns of eastern North America, Christmas Fern is named for its evergreen fronds. The firm, deep green leaves are a great companion for woodland wildflowers. Shady wooded slopes are its native habitat, and it will thrive in any well-drained soils. Avoid planting it in consistently moist or heavy clay soils, as poorly drained soils can result in crown rot. Resistant to damage from deer, the rhizomatous plants will expand to form a large clump 1 - 2 feet wide, but will not creep or form ground cover. Christmas Fern is jugland tolerant and will grow successfully under walnut trees. Mature plants can be divided in early spring. Mulch with fallen leaves.

Range Map

Present in state
Present in county and native
Present in county, but introduced
Not present in state

Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now locally extinct
State or county listed as noxious
Present in state, exotic

Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.

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Due to agricultural restriction, we no longer ship to the following states: Idaho.

Questions (1)

Product Questions

Are ferns better planted in Spring or Fall?

Planting ferns in the spring is most common, but they can be planted at any time during the growing season, and that includes fall planting. If planted in spring, make sure to keep them consistently moist, but not over-watered, during their first season. A site that is protected from the wind also helps ferns establish quickly. If planted in the fall they should be installed in the ground at least 6 weeks before the ground freezes. This is important because it gives the newly planted ferns enough time to root-in before the ground freezes. Fall planted ferns may die-back quickly as they head into a dormant stage, but that does not mean they are dead. In the fall, new transplants typically take less water than in the spring, but still should have the soil moisture checked regularly to make sure it is not drying out completely. In fall you might want to use a marker/ or tag, in the soil to identify the place where you planted them.

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