Western Sword Fern is an evergreen perennial known for its deep green, arching fronds and clumping woodland growth habit. Polystichum munitum is commonly grown in shade gardens, naturalized landscapes, and borders for its dense foliage and classic fern texture.

This plant forms large, upright clumps with leathery fronds and performs best in partial to full shade with well-drained, consistently moist soil. It is valued for its adaptability to woodland settings and year-round foliage presence.

• Evergreen fern with deep green fronds
• Arching, clumping growth habit
• Suitable for shade gardens and woodland settings
• Dense foliage with classic fern texture
• Thrives in partial to full shade

Common Name: Western Sword Fern
Scientific Name: Polystichum munitum
Plant Type: Live Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Non-flowering
Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist soil
Water: Moderate watering
USDA Zone: 5–9

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.