Cyrtomium fortunei var. intermedium (Japanese Holly Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Cyrtomium |
| Species | fortunei |
| Variety | intermedium |
| Synonyms | Cyrtomium yamamotoi Tagawa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Ferns |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-6) |
| Temperature (°F) | -15 - 20 |
| Height | 0.3 m - 0.6 m |
| Spread | 0.3 m - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Plume-shaped foliage. Arching fonds. |
| Shape | Horizontally arching. |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist, average- to well-drained alkaline soil under partial sun to partial shade. |
| Habitat | Shady forest floors. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth simple stems. |
| Leaf Description | Lance-shaped leaves that are rounded at the base. |
| Colour Description | Light green foliage and stems. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
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