Christmas fern

Plant Type

Fern

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-3 ft. tall
1-3 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Deer

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil, Direct Afternoon Sun

Propagation

By division

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 3 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant diseases or pests.

Leaves

Fronds compound with lanceolate leaflets and dentate margins.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Slopes and ravines of moist to dry woodlands and forests.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina