Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This fern stays mostly evergreen throughout the winter. Its name indicates its traditional use for Christmas decorations. Christmas Fern is a very adaptable species and grows well in a variety of moisture conditions. It will spread to create a ground cover over time.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Shade

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

1-2

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

n/a