Cyrtomium fortunei var. clivicola

Blooming Time

Exposure

True
Light Shade
True
Moderate Shade
True
Dense Shade

Arching Japanese holly fern is a semi-evergreen fern featuring arching fronds composed of symmetrical, horizontally oriented leathery foliage that resembles holly. Perfect for woodland areas, shady borders, or even rock gardens.

Details

Hardiness Zone:

5

Blossom Color:

Growth Habit:

Clump Forming

Max Height:

2'

Texture:

Coarse Texture

Recommended Spacing:

1½' to 2'

We sell this plant in these containers:

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Special Characteristics

True
Seasonal Effect
True
Moderate Area
True
Drought Tolerant
True
Small Area
True
Deer Resistant
True
Evergreen

Features

Arching fronds comprised of symmetrical, horizontally oriented leather foliage that resembles holly.

Landscape Value

Semi-evergreen, perfect for woodland areas, shady borders, or even rock gardens.

Care

Watering:

Arching Japanese Holly Fern is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.

Fertilizing:

Arching Japanese Holly Fern needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.

Pruning:

Arching Japanese Holly Fern is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.

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