Polystichum munitum

Western Sword Fern
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Quick Overview
  • Large robust fern with pinnate foliage
  • Architectural rosettes
  • Humus-rich acidic soil in shade
  • Fully hardy
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Polystichum munitum, the Western Swordfern, is native to the western states of the USA and Canada with disparate isolated populations in South Dakota and the Mexican Island of Guadalupe. A large impressive fern it is capable of producing fronds that will grow nearly 2 metres in height and form a large clump just as wide. It has attractive dark green pinnate foliage with each pinnae arranged alternately on the axis.

Extremely hardy, Polystichum munitum is tolerant of a wide range of conditions but prefers a moist shady aspect with a humus-rich, acidic and friable soil.

A desirable hardy evergreen fern with a large robust habit, this is the perfect fern to make a strong statement in the jungle understory.


Additional Information

Order Polypodiales
Family Dryopteridaceae
Synonyms Aspidium munitum, Aspidium munitum var. incisoserratum, Polystichum munitum var. incisoserratum, Polystichum munitum subsp. solitarium, Polystichum solitarium
Geographical Origin USA : California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Alaska; Canada: British Columbia, Yukon; Mexico: Isla Guadalupe
Cultivation Damp shade or partial shade. Rich acidic soil with plenty of leaf mold and humus
Eventual Height 1.9m
Eventual Spread 1.8m
Hardiness Fully hardy
Polystichum munitum
Western Sword Fern
Size
ex 1.5L pot
Availability: Sold Out
£9.99
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