Buy 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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

By: Forestfarm

Zn 5. Deep green leathery fronds.Compact.Evergreen

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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.

By: Cistus Nursery

Evergreen, yellow-green fronds resembling holly Zone 6-9. 12"-24",, Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

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