Cyrtomium fortunei var. intermedium (Japanese Holly Fern)


Botanical Information

FamilyDryopteridaceae
GenusCyrtomium
Speciesfortunei
Varietyintermedium
SynonymsCyrtomium yamamotoi Tagawa
CategoryPerennials
TypeFerns

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-6)
Temperature (°F)-15 - 20
Height0.3 m - 0.6 m
Spread0.3 m - 0.6 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicPlume-shaped foliage. Arching fonds.
ShapeHorizontally arching.
CultivationPlant in moist, average- to well-drained alkaline soil under partial sun to partial shade.
HabitatShady forest floors.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth simple stems.
Leaf DescriptionLance-shaped leaves that are rounded at the base.
Colour DescriptionLight green foliage and stems.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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