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Cyrtomium, Japanese Holly Fern, Rochford's Holly Fern 'Rochfordianum'

Cyrtomiumfalcatum

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Genus
Cyrtomium (sir-TOH-mee-um)
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Species
falcatum (fal-KAY-tum)
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Synonym
Phanerophlebia falcatum
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Cerrito, California

Simi Valley, California

Clifton, Colorado

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia(2 reports)

Statesboro, Georgia

Greenville, Indiana

Denver, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Abilene, Texas

Austin, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Ennis, Texas

Houston, Texas

Orange, Texas

Richardson, Texas

Spring, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

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Bryan, TX | April 2017 | positive

Overall, it is a good plant. Tends to have a fungus problem in this part of Texas with all the humidity. Even with that said, it pret...Read More

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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2007 | positive

This unusual looking fern has thrived here in zone 9b. Fairly common in local nurseries.

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