Elegant evergreen woodland fern with finely textured fronds, bringing refined greenery, structure & natural beauty to shaded gardens.

Polystichum braunii, commonly known as Braun’s Holly Fern, is a hardy evergreen fern valued for its graceful, finely divided fronds and naturally tidy clump-forming habit. The rich green fronds are softly arching and delicately textured, with slightly bristled edges typical of holly ferns, creating a lush woodland appearance throughout the year. Its neat form and deep colour make it ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens and underplanting shrubs. 

Mature plants typically reach 50–70cm tall with a similar spread, forming an attractive, structured clump that adds depth and texture to shade planting. Supplied as strong, well-established 11cm rootball plants, available in sets of 3 or 6, these are healthy, garden-ready ferns prepared for reliable establishment. Professionally grown in peat-free compost at our UK nursery in Yorkshire and delivered in plastic-free packaging, they offer a sustainable way to introduce lush evergreen foliage and low-maintenance structure into shaded garden spaces.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Polystichum braunii
• Common Name: Braun’s Holly Fern
• Plant Type: Evergreen Hardy Fern
• Rootball Size: 11cm / 1L 
• Mature Height: Approx. 50–70 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 50–70 cm
• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming with Arching Fronds
• Foliage: Deep Green, Finely Divided Evergreen Fronds
• Seasonal Interest: Year-Round Evergreen Structure
• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Maintenance: Remove old or damaged fronds in early spring to encourage fresh growth
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy in Most UK Conditions
• Best Uses: Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, Underplanting Trees & Shrubs, Naturalistic Planting, Containers