{"product_id":"christmas-fern-plant-2-3-ft-evergreen-polystichum-acrostichoides-dense-fronds-for-shade-erosion-control-winter-wildlife-habitat","title":"Christmas Fern Plant - Evergreen Polystichum Acrostichoides 2-3 ft for Shade \u0026 Erosion Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChristmas Fern (Polystichum Acrostichoides)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas Fern is an evergreen plant known for its dense, vibrant green fronds that maintain their color year-round. Growing in clumps reaching 2 to 3 feet tall, this fern adds texture and visual interest to shaded garden areas. It thrives best in organically rich, well-drained soils and is well-suited for part to full shade environments, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens and shaded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms dense, rhizomatous clumps with a fountain-like appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen vibrant green fronds that persist throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers part shade to full shade, ideal for shaded garden spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance, requiring organically rich, well-drained soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides winter cover for birds and helps control soil erosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces curled, silvery fiddleheads in spring and black spores on the underside of some fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Invasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumps expand gradually without spreading aggressively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis starter plant is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9 and prefers dry to medium moisture levels. Its ability to thrive in shaded areas while offering ecological benefits makes it a valuable addition to gardens focused on sustainability and wildlife support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46914682585287,"sku":"sku-50344983822624","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_146069e1-16f0-493b-bff7-2eb05f3ecc65.webp?v=1785276765","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/christmas-fern-plant-2-3-ft-evergreen-polystichum-acrostichoides-dense-fronds-for-shade-erosion-control-winter-wildlife-habitat","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}