About
A clump-forming, evergreen fern attaining around 40cm with very dark stems and shiny dark green foliage.
About the genus
Polystichum are mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen ferns, with short stout rhizomes and pinnately divided fronds in neat shuttlecock-like rosettes
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Clay, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toNE China, Korea
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in moist but free draining soil in partial shade. For more information see advice page how to grow ferns.
PruningGenerally not required
PropagationPropagte by division or spores
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free