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Polystichum 'Spiny Holly'
Also Known As
- Polystichum sp. 'Shiny Holly'
- Shiny Holly Fern
- Spiny Holly Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 14"-18"
- W: 18"-30"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Polystichum 'Spiny Holly' plant details
Polystichum 'Spiny Holly' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum 'Spiny Holly'
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 14 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum 'Spiny Holly'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: lean, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Polystichum 'Spiny Holly' plant
How to Grow Polystichum 'Spiny Holly'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
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Zones
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Size
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