Botanical Name: Cyrtomium falcatum Add
Common Name: Holly Fern  
Plant photo of: Cyrtomium falcatum
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Fern

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Shade

 

Water

Medium, High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Patio

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Information by:
Photographer: Brad Smith/Devine
  • Description

  • Notes

An evergreen fern, this holly bears bold, dark green, coarsely divided, formal looking fronds to 30" tall. It should be grown in part shade to shade, receiving average watering. It is a good choice for a container plant. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.