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    Cyrtomium caryotideum

    Also Known As

    • Caryota-leaf Holly Fern
    • Fishtail Holly Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Cyrtomium caryotideum plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyrtomium caryotideum

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyrtomium caryotideum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Erect, leathery grey green fronds with very large pinnate leaflets bearing 3 to 6 pinnae or edges which gives an attractive lobed look. Plant in low sun to light shade & well drained, moist soil. Height: 2'. Zones 6 to 10. Evergreen.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Superb evergreen fern with bold texture and black stems. A dynamite combination with hostas and ferns of finer texture. Evergreen 2' x 2'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cyrtomium caryotideum plant

    How to Grow Cyrtomium caryotideum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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 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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