Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-9, that matures to about 1-2 ft × 1-2 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with low water needs in well-drained and moist soil. It attracts songbirds, stands up well to deer, fire and rabbits.

USDA zones

3-9

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Low

Mature size

1-2 ft × 1-2 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Attracts

Songbirds

Tough against

Deer, Fire, Rabbits

Native to

Eastern North America