Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum)

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frogsrus San Diego, CA(Zone 10a) Jul 06, 2003

Don't leave a hanging sword unattended in summer!

Common name: Sword Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Genus: Polystichum
Species munitum

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/523/

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Jul 06, 2003

This plant looks a lot like the Sword Fern in cultivation, Nephrolepis exaltata. Polystichum is a native species, a lot smaller than the one commonly sold in nurseries and outlet centers. I can't tell which this one is since it's such a close up, but it sure looks like the cultivated species. Not a fern expert, though.

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frogsrus San Diego, CA(Zone 10a) Jul 07, 2003

I'm not sure. This plant is about 4 1/2 feet high and call it 5 ft across. The ones I have in the ground actually have shorter leaves that this one but they are young yet. Now I am curious and will have to find out.

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windsurffer (Zone 5a) Jul 17, 2003

I love the fact that the little birds have made their nest in your fern, that is so cute.

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frogsrus San Diego, CA(Zone 10a) Jul 18, 2003

I am almost ashamed to admit that I have moved this plant to keep them from making another nest this year. This fern is rather large and lack of water was a real problem until the birdies went bye bye. So I have it where I can keep a closer eye on in until birdie season is over. Keeping them out of all of my hanging plants is an ordeal in the early spring. The finches think its wonderland!

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windsurffer (Zone 5a) Jul 18, 2003

Oh I love little finches, they don't nest in my planters but they do enjoy playing and eating my sunfolwers. I grow enough of them for the Squirrels, the birds and my self to enjoy.
My brother and his family lives in San Diego, Ca and I love it there except for the way the people drive. I love boating and fishing at the Mission Bay Marina. I also love the swap meets that you have there, if I lived in San Diego you could always find me at one on Sat morning early lol. Maybe I might get a chance to visit some time soon, I would love to see my neices, newphews and my brother.

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