Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern foliage
Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern 5 Gallon
Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern foliage
Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern 5 Gallon

Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern

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Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern

An evergreen fern that forms clumps that grows up to six feet tall and three feet wide.  In full shade this fern will form open clumps with fronds spreading outward from the center. In a sunnier location this fern grows more upright with shorter fronds.  It is semi-deciduous in summer.  Good as understory to large trees along with Meadow Rue, Maidenhair Fern, Deer Fern, Western Polypody Fern, and Wild Ginger

Family Name Dryopteridaceae
Species Name Polystichum munitum
Common Name Western Sword Fern
Native to California, Oregon, Washington
Plant Type Fern
Height x Width 2-6’ x 2-6’
Growth Habit Clumping, spreading, fountain like
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Exposure Deep shade, partial shade
Water Requirement High, moderate
Soil Type Tolerant of a variety of soils, requires adequate moisture
Flower Color None
Flowering Months None
Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen, summer semi-deciduous
Fragrant No
Cold Hardy to -20° F
Attracts pollinators Butterflies
Container Plant Yes
Erosion Control Yes
Bank Stabilization Yes
Fire Resistant No
Deer resistant Yes
Local plant Yes

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Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern

An evergreen fern that forms clumps that grows up to six feet tall and three feet wide.  In full shade this fern will form open clumps with fronds spreading outward from the center. In a sunnier location this fern grows more upright with shorter fronds.  It is semi-deciduous in summer.  Good as understory to large trees along with Meadow Rue, Maidenhair Fern, Deer Fern, Western Polypody Fern, and Wild Ginger

Family Name Dryopteridaceae
Species Name Polystichum munitum
Common Name Western Sword Fern
Native to California, Oregon, Washington
Plant Type Fern
Height x Width 2-6’ x 2-6’
Growth Habit Clumping, spreading, fountain like
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Exposure Deep shade, partial shade
Water Requirement High, moderate
Soil Type Tolerant of a variety of soils, requires adequate moisture
Flower Color None
Flowering Months None
Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen, summer semi-deciduous
Fragrant No
Cold Hardy to -20° F
Attracts pollinators Butterflies
Container Plant Yes
Erosion Control Yes
Bank Stabilization Yes
Fire Resistant No
Deer resistant Yes
Local plant Yes