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Holly Fern

Holly Fern

Cyrtomium falcatum

herbaceous part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 7aZone 10b

Holly Fern is a hardy, evergreen fern with glossy, dark green fronds that resemble holly leaves, making it an attractive foliage plant for shaded gardens. It thrives in cool, humid conditions and adds year-round structure to shade borders and woodland gardens.

Overview

Form
upright clumping fern
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 7aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 10b

pH Range

5.57
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7

Seasonality

Season of Interest

WinterSpringSummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

mid successional

Native Range

East Asia (Japan, China, Taiwan)

Function & Care

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division

Companion Planting

Plants well with