3 Large Plants - Braun's Holly Fern Polystichum Braunii, Outdoor Garden Ready

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

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All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

Returns
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