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    • Photo of Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum foliage by Sebright Gardens

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    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Japanese Holly Fern

    Plant type

    fern, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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    Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum plant details

    Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum is a semi-evergreen groundcover fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum

    Plant type: groundcover fern
    Plant family: dryopteridaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, larger quantity available, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small fern with upright arching shiny green fronds & large terminal leaflets. Fronds have up to 8 pairs of pinnae w/smooth margins. Plant in low sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zones 6 to 10. Height: about 6”. Evergreen.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    A treasure for rockery, fern garden or container, this mini (only 6-10") glossy-holly-leaved beauty has the same handsome broad leathery foliage as its parent and easy-to-care-for habit. PSh-Sh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    A new and different holly fern, very compact and low-growing, to only 6” tall, with dark, shiny fronds to 12” that lie very flat to the ground. Perfect as a small ground cover in a shade garden or as a container plant that can remain outside. Shade to part shade in well-amended soil with regular summer water. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum plant

    How to Grow Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum'

    aka Cyrtomium fortunei 'Rochford', Rochford's Holly Fern, Rochford's Japanese Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' foliage by plant lust
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    Cyrtomium falcatum

    aka Holly Fern, Japanese Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Cyrtomium falcatum foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cyrtomium macrophyllum

    aka Big-leaf Holly Fern, Large Leaved Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cyrtomium macrophyllum foliage by Sebright Gardens
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    Cyrtomium fortunei var. clivicola

    aka Cyrtomium clivicolum, Cyrtomium fortunei var. 'Clivacola', Cyrtomium yamamotoi var. intermedium, Arching Japanese Holly Fern, Clivacola Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cyrtomium fortunei var. clivicola foliage, form by Sebright Gardens
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    Cyrtomium caryotideum

    aka Caryota-leaf Holly Fern, Fishtail Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cyrtomium caryotideum foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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