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    Also Known As

    • Cyrtomium fortunei 'Rochford'
    • Rochford's Holly Fern
    • Rochford's Japanese Holly Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' plant details

    Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' is an evergreen 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 falcatum 'Rochfordianum'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: dryopteridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, vase-shaped, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' or Rochford's holly fern is an elegant and distinctive specimen fern with light to mid green, shiny, holly-like foliage with attractive toothed or fringed edges in this cultivar. It will lighten a dark shaded area and provide a bold foliage statement amongst finer foliage. It can take deep shade and seasonally dry conditions and loves hot summer regions, though it also does well in coastal BC. Though it is evergreen you may want to remove the foliage in early spring. Provide some protection in zone 6. This holly fern was also a popular and easy houseplant in Victorian England where it easily withstood low light and low humidity and drafty spaces likely thanks to its thick, waxy leaves. Try it for yourself!

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' has broad leaflets that have fringes on the edge of the leaves. This glossy foliaged plant makes a pretty plant in the woodland garden.

    By: Gossler Farms

    This beautiful and distinctive fern has glossy dark green 1-2' slightly arching fronds that are singly pinnate with coarsely finged margins; easy and gorgeous in shade garden, container or indoors. PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Vase shaped ferns to 2’ with glossy, leathery foliage, evergreen in warm winter climates; prefers moist, humus rich soil and needs good drainage to survive wet winters…part to full shade. Rabbit and deer resistant… appreciates protection from wind. Elegance for your garden!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Despite a relatively low yield, Crystal's has made it a fairly popular hop. It's woodsy, green, floral and fruity with herb and spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Extremely versatile, it's even used for its notable aromatic qualities in IPAs and Bitters despite its low alpha acid content.

    By: Noname Nursery

    Zn 6. Stiff shiny dark green fronds. Evergreen

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Growing in a vase-like shape this perennial fern is hardy to 20 degrees...has unique un-fern like leaves shaped like holly. Needs shade.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Long arching glossy dark green fronds that are 4-7 inches wide by two feet long. Fronds have up to 14 pairs of glossy leaflets. Plant in low sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zone 6 to 10. Height: 18” to 30”. Evergreen.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Stiff dark green fronds with holly-like leaflets that are coarsely fringed. 2' tall x 3' wide. Evergreen.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Leaves are dark green and glossy on this cultivar, to 2 ft tall forming 2-3 ft, vase-shaped clumps of nearly erect, evergreen fronds. Handsome in part to full shade planted in rich, well-drained soil that is watered regularly in summer. Mulch to maintain consistent moisture. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6. A fine and frost hardy container specimen.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' plant

    How to Grow Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum'

    • 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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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 falcatum var. maritimum

    aka Dwarf Japanese Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • dappled shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cyrtomium falcatum var. maritimum 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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