A tough and attractive Australian native, Polystichum proliferum is a hardy ground fern well-suited to New Zealand gardens. It features coarse, dark green fronds with a graceful upright habit, adding texture and structure to shaded areas. Unique to this fern, small plantlets often form at the tips of the fronds, making it a natural self-propagator.

Thrives in moist, well-drained soils in shaded to partially shaded positions. Ideal for woodland gardens, fern collections or underplanting in sheltered spots.