Cyrtomium fortunei
Cyrtomium fortunei is the hardiest of the holly ferns with lush, tropical-looking foliage with large, holly leaf-like pinnae.
Cyrtomium fortunei is the hardiest of the holly ferns remaining evergreen when protected by snow in zone 5. It is a lush, leathery, almost tropical-looking fern with pinnae that resemble holly leaves in shades of light green to dull green. Performs well in full shade to part sun. Tolerant of dry shade once established.
Common Name: Fortune's Holly Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
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Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Temperate Asia, woodland conditions.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Southeast Asia
