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The Christmas Fern is one of the most reliable and beloved evergreen ferns of the North American woodland. It earned its name because its glossy, deep-green fronds stay vibrant and fresh even through the winter. This fern grows in a fountain-like clump 1-2 feet wide, but will not creep. It is a slow-growing but incredibly sturdy plant that provides a lush, consistent backdrop for colorful spring ephemerals like Bloodroot or Wild Ginger.
Sun Exposure Part Shade to Full Shade
Water Needs Medium; drought-tolerant once established
Soil Type Well-drained, moist Loam or Sand
Mature Height 1 to 2 feet
Deer Resistance High
Bloom Time Non-flowering (Produces spores in late summer)
Plant Spacing 1.5 to 2 feet
Evergreen Interest: Unlike many ferns that die back at the first frost, the Christmas Fern remains green all winter, providing much-needed color in a dormant landscape.
Easy Identification: Look for the "stocking" shape at the base of each pinna (leaflet)—a small lobe that looks like a tiny Christmas stocking or Santa’s boot.
Low Maintenance: Highly adaptable - It is one of the few ferns that can tolerate slightly drier soil conditions once its root system is mature.
Black Walnut Resistant
The Christmas Fern is one of the most reliable and beloved evergreen ferns of the North American woodland. It earned its name because its glossy, deep-green fronds stay vibrant and fresh even through the winter. This fern grows in a fountain-like clump 1-2 feet wide, but will not creep. It is a slow-growing but incredibly sturdy plant that provides a lush, consistent backdrop for colorful spring ephemerals like Bloodroot or Wild Ginger.
Sun Exposure Part Shade to Full Shade
Water Needs Medium; drought-tolerant once established
Soil Type Well-drained, moist Loam or Sand
Mature Height 1 to 2 feet
Deer Resistance High
Bloom Time Non-flowering (Produces spores in late summer)
Plant Spacing 1.5 to 2 feet
Evergreen Interest: Unlike many ferns that die back at the first frost, the Christmas Fern remains green all winter, providing much-needed color in a dormant landscape.
Easy Identification: Look for the "stocking" shape at the base of each pinna (leaflet)—a small lobe that looks like a tiny Christmas stocking or Santa’s boot.
Low Maintenance: Highly adaptable - It is one of the few ferns that can tolerate slightly drier soil conditions once its root system is mature.
Black Walnut Resistant