{"product_id":"western-sword-fern-native-woodland-fern","title":"Western Sword Fern — Polystichum munitum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolystichum munitum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial evergreen native fern with upright, arching fronds for cool, shaded garden spaces. It adds year-round structure to woodland planting and sheltered courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSouthern California growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade; protect from strong afternoon sun and drying heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually about 3 feet tall and wide, potentially 5 feet in cool, moist coastal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; drought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate irrigation supports attractive growth. Established plants tolerate some dryness in sheltered shade, but hot, exposed dry sites are unsuitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich soil with drainage is ideal; adaptable to other soils if moisture and aeration are suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, forming a lasting clump of evergreen fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides sheltered ground-level habitat. Ferns do not flower or supply floral nectar; they reproduce by spores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove damaged or aging fronds near the base without injuring new growth. Retain healthy fronds and keep mulch away from the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded borders, woodland gardens, sheltered walls and large-scale groundcover groupings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 Gallon is a combined container range; the exact container is confirmed with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative species photograph, not actual nursery stock. © Krzysztof Ziarnek (Kenraiz), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Polystichum_munitum_kz05.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e; no intentional modifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant ordering \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred plant and container size when requesting an order. Container sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Current availability and plant condition are confirmed individually. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-plant\"\u003eRequest plants and sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48331364270134,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/5 Gallon","offer_id":48350808408118,"sku":null,"price":83.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/upload-1793110716872_d926d30d-6966-4f91-be07-209405988444.jpg?v=1793110732","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/western-sword-fern-native-woodland-fern","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}