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Japanese holly fern


Cyrtomium falcatum selections

Japanese holly fern

Aptly named, Japanese holly fern produces fronds that do indeed resemble holly leaves with their glossy, deep green leathery appearance.

It needs moist but well-drained soil in a protected location to thrive. The plant is evergreen in warm climates, but drops its leaves or dies back to the ground in colder areas.

It also makes for a good houseplant in climates where it isn't hardy.

Light:
Part Sun,Shade
Zones:
6-10
Plant Type:
Perennial,Indoor Plant
Plant Height:
18-24 inches tall
Plant Width:
18-24 inches wide
Landscape Uses:
Containers,Beds & Borders
Special Features:
Attractive Foliage,Winter Interest
Top Varieties

Cyrtomium falcatum offers shiny, rich green fronds and grows 2 feet tall. Zones 6-10
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Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' has deeply incised, glossy green fronds with sickle-shape pinnae (leaflets). Zones 6-10
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Plant It With
Hosta

Japanese holly fern's fine-textured fronds look great with hostas, especially varieties with variegated foliage.

Toad lily

Japanese holly fern is great for flower arranging; use the fronds to create beautiful fall bouquets with toad lily flowers.

Bleeding heart

Bleeding heart offers fine-textured foliage that creates a nice complement to Japanese holly fern's fronds. The bleeding heart flowers add a great spot of color.

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