Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)

Photographer: Matthew

Description: Named for its evergreen fronds that stay vibrant through the winter, this fern is a staple for stabilizing soil on shaded slopes. It offers year-round shelter for ground-nesting birds and small mammals.

Height: 1 to 2 ft

Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Slow

Spreading Method: Rhizomes

Bloom Time: N/A (Evergreen)

Bloom Color: None (Spores)