Prickly Shield Fern Plant 3.5" Pot | Polystichum braunii | Evergreen Shade Loving Fern | Hardy Woodland Perennial

Bring rich woodland texture and year-round greenery to your shade garden with Polystichum braunii, commonly known as the Prickly Shield Fern or Braun’s Holly Fern. This elegant semi-evergreen fern forms dense, upright clumps of glossy dark green fronds, creating a lush architectural accent in woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and naturalized landscapes.

• 🌿 Elegant arching evergreen foliage
• 🍃 Dense, upright woodland habit
• 🌳 Perfect for shade gardens and under trees
• 🦌 Deer resistant and easy to maintain
• ❄️ Cold hardy fern for northern gardens
• 🪴 Great for containers and woodland borders
• 💧 Thrives in moist, humus-rich soil

Common Name: Prickly Shield Fern, Braun’s Holly Fern
Scientific Name: Polystichum braunii
Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Growth Habit: Upright, arching, clump-forming
Format: 3.5" Pot