Polystichum braunii
Polystichum braunii is the mid-sized, semi-evergreen Braun's holly fern with lustrous, leathery dark green fronds.
Polystichum braunii is the very cold hardy Braun’s holly fern native to North America, Europe and Asia. This semi-evergreen species forms a dense, erect-arching clump 22-36 inches tall and wide of lustrous, leathery, bi-pinnate, dark green fronds that narrow at both the tip and the base. The petiole is covered with silvery scales that mature to brown. Plant en masse for the shady woodland and cottage gardens, in borders, beds, and containers.
Common Name: Braun's Holly Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
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Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Shaded locations in cool, moist woods.
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Geographical Origin: North Africa, North America, Asia - China and Japan
