Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)


Botanical Information

FamilyDryopteridaceae
GenusPolystichum
Speciesacrostichoides
CategoryPerennials
TypeFerns, Tree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 - 90 cm
Spread30 - 90 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well in moist areas such as woodlands or shade gardens.
Notable SpecimensJoany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatNova Scotia west to Minnesota and south to Florida and eastern Texas.

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