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Cyrtomium fortunei

Holly Fern (Fortune's Holly Fern)

Stiff, dark green foliage arches above this clumping perennial. The broad, sickle-shaped fronds resemble a holly branch.

  • »  AKA Phanerophlebia fortunei
  • »  Arching, stiff, green fronds
  • »  Broad, sickle-shaped leaflets resembling a holly branch
  • »  Erect, clumping habit
  • »  Evergreen

9cm Potted
$14.88
1gal
$23.63
  • Category:Ferns
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:30-60 cm
  • Spread:60-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cyrtomium fortunei

Holly fern grows best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in partial to full shade. Soil drainage is essential, especially in the winter to prevent root rot. Remove damaged fronds in early spring.