Christmas Fern is a native fountain-shaped evergreen fern with loosely-packed leathery fronds and silvery-scaled young fiddleheads in spring. Best in part sun and rich well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Fern
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Origins:
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East N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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1' - 2’
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Spread:
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1' - 2'
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Spacing:
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1’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun, Full Shade
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Hearts, Hosta, Columbine
Image: Photo (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoides Plant 2000px, CC BY-SA 2.5
