POLYSTICHUM MUNITUM

Western Sword Fern

Few requirements

This fern originates from the West-Coast of the USA, you will find him in large numbers in the woods of California, but also in several other states along the coast.
The fronds grow upright and are lancet-shaped, they look majestic just like a sword!
This fern can stand quite a lot of sun but will also do very well in the shade, it can handle rough weather circumstances. The plant is not fussy when it comes to soil types, it will almost grow everywhere you plant it.

California

When you are looking for a Fern with a natural appearance that fits well between trees and shrubs and that can grow as underplanting and will stay green in winter, Polystichum munitum is a good choice. But, also as a solitary plant it looks pretty in your garden.

Till 150 cm high

This fern normally will grow 50cm-70cm in hight but in ideal circumstances it can become 150cm high easily.
Polystichum munitum stays green in winter and can handle temperatures till -24°C (zone 6).

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Richard Hayward

The plant hunter

Richard Hayward, a famous British fern collector, has enjoyed ferns ever since he encountered them as a boy scout in South Wales and took them to London as souvenirs. After his retirement he owned a small fern farm in North Wales. He still exchanges spores and plants of rare species with other fern enthusiasts.

"I love ferns because of their diversity in shape, foliage, colour and beauty and their enormous urge to survive."

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