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Polystichum acrostichoides

Christmas fern

Polystichum acrostichoides is a fern native and common throughout the southeast. It is naturally found in moist to dry forests. It grows best in full to part shade, in moist soils. It is an evergreen fern and maintains its foliage throughout the year. It typically has a spread of up to three feet. This plant provides good cover for wildlife in the winter. Polystichum acrostichoides is a great choice as a specimen plant in a yard, or for restoration projects.

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Plant type

Fern

Mature Height

Up to 3'

Wetland Indicator Status

(FAC) Facultative upland

Attributes

Evergreen
Shade Tolerant

Planting Zone

Riparian Zone
Upland
Floodplain
Slope
Riparian Buffer

Classification by Use

Erosion Control
Rain Garden
SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
Showy Native
Stream Restoration