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Cyrtomium fortunei

Cyrtomium fortunei

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    Zone

    5 - 9

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    Mature Height

    24 in

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    Mature Width

    16 in

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    Light

    Part Shade, Shade
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    Water

    Moist, well-drained, Wet
  • Icon of a seedling in dirt in a grey circle

    Soil

    Normal, loamy
  • Description / Cyrtomium fortunei

    Japanese Holly Fern is made for moist, shady areas, even in climates where winters are harsh and extreme weather can blight lesser plants. An evergreen hardy fern, it should be a mainstay of your shade border, where it will offer elegant form and fresh color year-round.

    Compact and neat, this fern unfurls small pinnae (leaves) closely set on each long, elegant frond. The color is not highly glossy, but a more understated, matt shade of green that complements all surrounding hues in the shade. A spectacular choice for large plantings in the shade, even a small grouping mixes well with other perennials and stands out nicely.

    Reaching about 24 inches tall and 16 inches wide, this plant begins spring with pale green fronds. They darken somewhat as they mature, displaying their slender form well.

    Japanese Holly Fern is native to Korea, China, and (of course!) Japan, so it tolerates our hot and humid summers beautifully. It thrives in consistently moist but not poorly draining soils, and remains evergreen. If the winter weather is particularly harsh, it may need an early-spring trim to remove any damaged fronds, but it will quickly bounce back with regular watering and a light spring feeding. Long-lived and dependable, it will become a shade border mainstay. We highly recommend it. Zones 5-9.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 36369
    Genus: Cyrtomium
    Species: fortunei
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Foliage Color: Light GreenMedium Green
    Habit: Vase
    Light Requirements: Part ShadeShade
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Moist, well-drained
    • Wet
    Uses:
    • Border
    • Containers
    • Foliage Interest
    • Outdoor
    • Winter Interest
    • Fall Color
    Special Features:
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Spring Foliage Changes
    Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI

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