Cyrtomium falcatum RochfordianumJapanese holly fern
科:鳞毛蕨科
Family:Dryopteridaceae
属:贯众属
common name:Japanese holly fern
introduce:Plant Type: Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Medium
General Culture:
Best grown in rich, humusy, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Rhizomes may rot in winter if plants are grown in poorly drained soils. Appreciates a protected location in the St. Louis area where it is not reliably winter hardy. Fronds are evergreen in warm winter climates, however.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This Japanese holly fern cultivar typically grows to 2 tall and features vase-shaped fronds (1-2.5 long ) with glossy, leathery, coarsely-fringed, holly-like pinnae. Pinnae are falcate (sickle-shaped) as the species name suggests. Fronds arise from erect, scaly rhizomes.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Winter hardiness in the St. Louis area is a concern.
Uses:
Best in woodland or shade gardens in locations protected from wind.
