Botanical Overview
Western Sword Fern (Polystichum muticum) is a clumping fern suited to wholesale landscape projects.
Key Characteristics
- Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
- Hardiness Zone: 5–8
- Form: Clumping fern
Environmental Requirements
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
- Moisture: Average; avoid waterlogged soil
Seasonal Interest
- Flowering: – –
- Fall Colour: Green
- Fruit / Cones: None
- Seasonal Notes: Bold evergreen fern
Landscape Uses
General landscape use
Additional Notes
- Wildlife Value: Low to Moderate
- Native Range: Pacific Northwest
Availability
Supplied by Uxbridge Nurseries as wholesale nursery stock. Contact us for current availability and quotes.
