Hard Shield Fern
Polystichum aculeatum
A spreading fern for woodland settings. Bears bright yellowish green fronds in spring that mature to glossy forest green. Ideal plant under shade trees or to cover exposed areas between shrubs. Perfect between boulders in naturalistic water features.
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Average landscape size: | Vigorous grower 1 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 3646 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
A spreading fern for woodland settings. Bears bright yellowish green fronds in spring that mature to glossy forest green. Ideal plant under shade trees or to cover exposed areas between shrubs. Perfect between boulders in naturalistic water features.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Average landscape size: | Vigorous grower 1 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 3646 |
