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

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

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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