An epiphyte that has long runners, try growing this fern on stumps. Polystichum makinoi Zone 6. Makinoi's Holly Fern. A beautiful evergreen fern with olive green foliage that has a slight sheen to it. The edges of the fern foliage is serrated and the stalks are covered in chestnut coloured scales.
Fronds resemble shiny dragon scales.
Polystichum neolobatum Zone 6. Long-eared Holly Fern. Likes cool, damp climates. Polystichum polyblepharum Zone 6. A very large coarse evergreen fern that serves as a good landscape fern, as a filler plant or a companion to large gold and chartreuse Hosta.