Christmas Fern

Christmas Ferns for Sale: Hardy Evergreen Natives for Lasting Beauty

If you want Christmas ferns that are hardy, long-lasting, and grown by people who know native plants, this is the fern gardeners' trust year after year. TN Nursery specializes in native plants that thrive in most climate zones. 

This fern is one of the most reliable evergreen ferns in North America, valued for its deep green fronds that stay through winter and bounce back quickly in spring. We grow our plants for strong roots, so they establish well and thrive in real landscapes, not just in greenhouses.

Why Our Christmas Ferns Are Different

We do not resell mass-produced plants. Our ferns are native, grown to have strong roots, adapting well and surviving in real-world conditions. This makes a difference. Ferns with healthy roots establish faster, handle dry spells better, and grow fuller over time. We apply the same high-quality standards as those used in large landscape and restoration projects, where plants must thrive.

Gardeners choose this fern because it provides structure throughout the year and requires minimal upkeep. Its tough fronds keep their shape through cold, snow, and wind, so it still looks good in winter.

Ideal Uses for Christmas Ferns

Christmas Ferns do well in shade or part shade, so they are great for woodland gardens, borders, under trees, along foundations, and on gentle slopes where you want to keep soil in place. Their roots help hold soil, making them a good pick for spots that might erode and get filtered light. They also look nice with other native shade plants and give a calm, natural look that is never too busy.

Planting & Long-Term Care

Plant in well-drained soil and keep them watered during their first season. Once they are settled, they are tough and easy to care for. Adding leaf litter or natural mulch helps them grow, just like in their native forests. Unlike many other ferns, these do not require frequent division or special care to remain healthy.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Polystichum acrostichoides

Type: Evergreen native fern

Growth Habit: Clumping, upright fronds

Use: Shade gardens, woodland landscapes, erosion control

Buy Christmas Ferns with Confidence

When you buy fern plants from a grower with years of experience, you are getting plants chosen for how well they perform, not for shortcuts. Homeowners, landscapers, and professionals pick these ferns because they want reliable results every season. If you want a native evergreen fern that offers beauty, structure, and longevity, it is a great choice for a shade garden.

We ship bareroot Christmas Fern rhizomes, and below is a sample of what you will receive. Plant it, and the following Spring, it will produce fronds (tops) and become large and beautiful.