Scientific Name | Cyrtomium Falcatum |
Common Name | Japanese Holly Fern |
Hardiness Zone | (7b) 8+ |
Size | 2' tall and wide |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Exposure | Partial to full shade |
Group | Shrub - Evergreen |
Characteristics | Lustrous dark green leaves, leathery, holly-like leaflets. Spores or dots underneath. New growth lighter. |
Landscape Uses | Great for the north side of a buildilng. Fairly regular mounded shape. Needs protection from the cold. |
History | 'Rochfordianum' has more incised leaflets than the species and hence a slightly finer texture. |