Polystichum acrostichoides
Reference : 01POLY
Description
Family : Dryopteridaceae.
Christmas fern.
The sterile fronds are spreading, sturdy and dark green. In the centre, the fertile fronds, more upright, gradually taper towards the top, in a perfect crown. It tolerates dense shade and drought. It is suitable for drained, acidic or alkaline soils, or screes, rockeries. Evergreen. Height : 30/60cm. Hardiness : -30°C.
Features
Foliage : evergreen
Height : 30 to 60cm
Soil type : acidic - well drained
Site : walls, rockery, rocks, banks, temporarily dry - dry to cool woods
Exposure : shade
Shape : upright - spread
Rhizome : erect
Hardiness : down to -30°C (-22°F)
