Cyrtomium falcatum
Japanese holly fern
An evergreen fern, deciduous in cold areas, forming a tuft of leathery, pinnate fronds to 70cm long, composed of dark glossy green, broadly sickle-shaped leaflets
Synonyms
Polystichum falcatumPhanerophlebia falcata
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Cyrtomium can be tufted evergreen or deciduous ferns with simply pinnate leaves composed of sickle-shaped pinnae; spore-heaps are scattered over the lower surface of the frond
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Can be grown outdoors in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but will require protection from frosts
Propagation
Propagate by spores sown at 16°C in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required but frost-damaged fronds can be removed in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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