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Trees and shrubs
Western sword fern
Polystichum munitum
Western sword fern is an evergreen fern that reaches about 4 feet at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. Fronds up to about 5 feet long. In the wild it grows in damp conifer woods below 2500 ft.
Water
High
Light
Part shade, Shade
Hardiness
Zone 3
Mature height
4 ft
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Growing guide
- Growth habit
- Evergreen Herb, Fern
- Mature size
- Fronds up to about 5 feet long.
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Water needs
- High; low drought tolerance once established; low tolerance of saturated soil
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Light
- Part Shade, Shade
- Cold hardiness
- To -33°F (about USDA Zone 3)
- Bloom
- Not Applicable
- Grows in
- Damp conifer woods below 2500 ft.
- Native range
- CA coast, n. to AK & to n.w. MT
Wildlife and uses
This fern is deer proof. It transplants well and lends a look of lushness to the woodland garden. Looks best planted in groups or drifts.
Good for: Restoration, Erosion control, Landscape
Sources
Hardiness zone is estimated from the USDA minimum temperature. Uses are suggested from USDA plant traits.
