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Also Known As

Phanerophlebia fortunei
Fortune's Cold Hardy Holly Fern
Japanese Holly Fern

Plant type

perennial, fern

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 12"-30"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cyrtomium fortunei plant details

Cyrtomium fortunei is an evergreen perennial fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtomium fortunei

Plant type: perennial fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae, pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtomium fortunei

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cyrtomium fortunei is the hardiest of the holly ferns remaining evergreen when protected by snow in zone 5. It is a lush, leathery, almost tropical-looking fern with pinnae that resemble holly leaves in shades of light green to dull green. Performs well in full shade to part sun. Tolerant of dry shade once established.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Evergreen vase shaped plant. The fronds are deep green and have broad leaflets.

By: Gossler Farms

Bold evergreen fronds on this pretty clumping fern forming arching mounds 12-16” tall and 18-24” wide. Light to deep shade and woodland compost make this happy. Easy to grow in an array of settings, including indoors, but its hardiness make it a great selection for the woodland or even a container. USDA Z5-10 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

The Japanese Holly Fern is one of the most unusual looking ferns because of its wide pointy fronds which look just like a Holly leaf (it also somewhat resembles Mahonia species but without the thorns). The fronds are tough and hold up to heavy winds much better than any other fern we have grown which makes this an excellent choice for tough locations. Afternoon shade is important for keeping the lime-green color that this fern is famous for, and well drained soil is important to prevent root rot in the winter. We don't recommend growing this fern in clay soil for this reason but if that is what you have then you can still grow this fern using the mounding method.

The mounding method allows plants that require well drained soil to be planted in poor soils by creating a mound of shredded bark about a foot and a half high and two feet in diameter on top of the poorer soil. By planting the fern on top of the mound it will be growing in well drained soil elevated above the compact soil below.

In warmer climates (zones 7-9) this species has evergreen fronds, while in zone 6 the fronds will often be deciduous. This species can grow in zone 5 in a sheltered location especially when planted in rich, loamy soil.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Zn 5. Gray-green holly like leaves. Evergreen

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Very attractive, upright arching soft green fronds that have 12 to 25 pairs of leaflets. Plant in afternoon to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Height: 18” to 30”. Zones 5 to 10. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Perhaps the hardiest holly fern, this very handsome species produces 1-2' shiny, deep-green narrow fronds; of easy culture. Shade/Med

By: Forestfarm

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Gardening facts about Cyrtomium fortunei plant

How to Grow Cyrtomium fortunei

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant