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Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)

Sale price $8.00

Pickup Dates

Evergreen structure · Dry Shade gardens

Growing conditions

  • Sun: Part shade to full shade
  • Soil: Dry to moist, well-drained (tolerates drought once established)

Plant details

  • Size: ~12–18 in tall × 12–24 in wide
  • Deer resistant: Yes

Why we love it

  • Glossy, evergreen fronds bring year-round presence in shaded gardens
  • Forms robust, vase-shaped clumps that feel substantial without being heavy
  • Helps stabilize soil on slopes and woodland edges

Why wildlife loves it

  • Evergreen foliage offers winter shelter for birds and insects
  • Host plant for several species of moths

Fun to see

  • New fronds emerge tightly coiled in spring, slowly unfurling as they grow
What to expect at pickup

Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.

Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.

Before you order

All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.

• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout

• Orders must be picked up on that date

• Plants are living and may vary in appearance

• All sales are final once plants are picked up

• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time

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