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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
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
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
- Korea, Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade, and protect from frost
Propagation
Propagate by spores sown at 16C in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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