Polystichum acrostichoides – Evergreen Christmas Fern
Christmas Fern is a dependable, evergreen native fern that keeps its rich green fronds through winter, adding texture and color to shady landscapes. Named for its holiday-season greenery, this fern is perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and erosion control on slopes.
Its clump-forming habit and tolerance for various soils make it an easy-care choice for naturalizing in shaded areas. Resistant to deer and pests, the Christmas Fern offers year-round beauty with minimal upkeep.
- Evergreen fronds that persist through winter
- Ideal for shade gardens, borders, and slopes
- Deer- and pest-resistant
- Low-maintenance and adaptable
- Mature Size: 12–24 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide
- ☀️ Part Shade to Full Shade
Note: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of both drought and occasional wet conditions once established.
Growing Zones: 3–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 12–24 in. |
| Mature Width: | 12–24 in. |
| Sunlight: | Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Botanical Name: | Polystichum acrostichoides |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Non-flowering (fronds year-round) |
| Type: | Evergreen Fern |
