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    Polystichum squarrosum

    Also Known As

    • Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

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    Polystichum squarrosum plant details

    Polystichum squarrosum is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum squarrosum

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: dryopteridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum squarrosum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Name still not determined. From “collected in the wild” spores in China. Evergreen, glossy, dark green fronds with reddish-brown “leaf hairs” along the stems. Grows to 2' tall, and likes a moist spot in part shade. Rare and desirable.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Polystichum squarrosum plant

    How to Grow Polystichum squarrosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Polystichum polyblepharum

    aka Asian Lady Fern, Auriculate Lady Fern, Holly Fern, Japanese Tassel Fern, Korean Tassel Fern, Tassel Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polystichum polyblepharum foliage, form by Sebright Gardens
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    Polystichum setiferum

    aka Alaska Fern, Soft Shield Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Polystichum setiferum foliage by plant lust
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    Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Group

    aka Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum', Polystichum setiferum divisilobum, Polystichum setiferum var. divisilobum, Soft Shield Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Group foliage by plant lust
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    Polystichum tsus-simense

    aka Korean Rock Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Polystichum tsus-simense foliage by Sebright Gardens
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    Polystichum braunii

    aka Braun's Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20"-28"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polystichum braunii foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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