| Common Name: |
Japanese Holly Fern |
| Scientific Name: |
Cyrtomium falcatum |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Holly Fern, Japanese Netvein Holly Fern |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Evergreen |
| Form: |
Dense, vase-shaped clump |
| Flower Description: |
Non-flowering |
| Foliage Description: |
Arching, glossy, dark green fronds (1-2 1/2 in. long) are noted for their thick, leathery pinnae, which are falcate (sickle-shaped) as the species name suggests |
| Height of Plant: |
1-2 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
2-3 ft6. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 6 - 10 |
| Light Requirements: |
Part shade to full shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Native Range: |
Native to eastern Asia, India, Southern Africa and Hawaii |
| Awards: |
U. C. Davis Arboretum All Star |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Other Information: |
The fronds of this fern resemble holly branches |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
Japanese Garden |