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Cyrtomium macrophyllum

Also Known As

  • Big-leaf Holly Fern
  • Large Leaved Holly Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cyrtomium macrophyllum plant details

Cyrtomium macrophyllum is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtomium macrophyllum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtomium macrophyllum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delphinium Highlander 'Rainbow Sensation'is a larkspur with captivating ruffled, fully double flowers in soft hues of pink, lilac and yellow, blooming freely on tall, strong and upright stems 30 to 40 inches tall. Do not allow soil to dry out in the summe
These one to two foot arching yellow-green fronds have two to eight large undivided pinnae (leaflets) per frond; a handsome, non-spreading fern for woodland or shaded container. PSh-Sh/M
Zn 5. Deep green leathery fronds.Compact.Evergreen
China to Himalayas, Japan, Taiwan. Stipes to 12". Broad, firm, pointed, and pinnate fronds 8-12" x 1-3 ft. Easily grown in light sandy soil kept moist to dry, out of direct sunlight in summer. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8.
Evergreen, yellow-green fronds resembling holly Zone 6-9. 12"-24",, Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained
Upright arching yellowish green fronds & large terminal leaflets. Fronds have up to 8 pairs of pinnae w/ smooth margins. Plant in afternoon to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zones 6 to 10. Height: 12” to 30”. Semi-Evergreen

Gardening facts about Cyrtomium macrophyllum plant

How to Grow Cyrtomium macrophyllum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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