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| Category: Fern |
| Family: Dryopteridaceae (~Polypodiaceae) |
| Origin: California (U.S.A.) |
| California Native (Plant List): Yes |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-4 feet |
| Exposure: Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Polystichum munitum (California Sword Fern) - Native to California's coastal region from Santa Barbara north to Alaska with disjunct populations on islands off Baja California and in North Dakota. This fern forms clumps from which arise many erect pinnately-compound fronds to 2 to 3 feet long (to 4 feet in the Pacific Northwest) .In full shade this fern will form open clumps with fronds spreading outward from the center. In a sunnier location this fern grows more upright with shorter fronds. The shiny leathery leaflets are slightly toothed. It does its best in full shade here in southern California and once established it only needs a little summer water. It is one of the hardiest of ferns and will take temperatures far below 0 degrees F. Naturalized in Europe. We grew this plant from 1979 until 2009.
The information about Polystichum munitum displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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