7 Christmas Fern Plants – Polystichum acrostichoides | 7–9" Live Evergreen Ferns | Native Shade Plant | Ready to Plant

Bring year-round greenery and woodland charm to your garden with Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), a hardy native fern valued for its leathery, lance-shaped fronds and evergreen foliage. Unlike many deciduous ferns, Christmas Fern stays green through winter, providing attractive color and texture throughout the year.
This listing includes 7 live plants approximately 7–9 inches tall. Individual plants may naturally vary in size and shape. Plants are shipped ready to plant with some soil remaining around the roots, making them an excellent choice for shady garden beds, woodland landscapes, containers, and other protected planting areas.
You will receive:
✔️ 7 live Christmas Fern plants
✔️ Approximately 7–9" tall
✔️ Polystichum acrostichoides
✔️ Evergreen native fern
✔️ Soil attached around the roots
✔️ Ready to plant
✔️ Excellent for shade gardens and woodland landscapes
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Christmas Fern
Botanical Name: Polystichum acrostichoides
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial fern
Growth Stage: Live young plants
Sun Requirements: Partial to full shade
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 1–2 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant Christmas Fern in a shady location with moist, humus-rich soil. Avoid prolonged exposure to hot afternoon sun and do not allow newly planted ferns to dry out. Adding organic matter or leaf compost to the planting area can help create the woodland-like conditions this fern prefers.