PatternBaseBraun's Holly Fern
Polystichum braunii, Dryopteridaceae
Zones
3–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Wild Bleeding HeartDicentra eximia
Large ferns can shade out delicate woodland wildflowers and compete for soil nutrients
Northern Holly FernPolystichum lonchitisCongeneric fern species compete for similar microhabitats and soil resources, with overlapping root zones creating direct competition
Intermediate Wood FernDryopteris intermediaLarge fern species compete for limited understory light and soil resources in forest environments
Uses
Functions
Soil StabilizationWildlife HabitatUnderstory Coverage
Common Questions
What zones does Braun's Holly Fern grow in?
Braun's Holly Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.
What are good companion plants for Braun's Holly Fern?
Good companions for Braun's Holly Fern include Western Columbine, Canadian Serviceberry, Wild Stonecrop, Wild Sarsaparilla.
Design guilds with Braun's Holly Fern and see companion relationships visually.
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