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Holly fern forms loose two to three-foot tall clumps of deep green leathery leaves. They can be used in partially sunny to fully shady spots as a border plant, groundcover, or in a woodland garden. They can also be kept in pots on covered patios. It makes an excellent understory plant beneath old, reclaimed plants like camellia, sweet olive, and other large shrubs which have had their lower branches removed.
Growth Habit: Spreading, Evergreen
Native origin: Japan
Hardiness Zones: 6-11
Environmental needs: Full Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen in mild winter climates, this fern Holly ferns can survive well with salt air and water making it one of the few plants that does well in coastal lawns. Its holly-like leaves add texture and a woodland feel to gardens or containers.
Deer and rabbit resistant.
Nontoxic to cats and dogs
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: Water when soil is dry to the touch. This fern grows best with fertile well-draining soil, keep sheltered from harsh afternoon sun. Remove old, faded fronds in spring when new growth begins.
Holly fern forms loose two to three-foot tall clumps of deep green leathery leaves. They can be used in partially sunny to fully shady spots as a border plant, groundcover, or in a woodland garden. They can also be kept in pots on covered patios. It makes an excellent understory plant beneath old, reclaimed plants like camellia, sweet olive, and other large shrubs which have had their lower branches removed.
Growth Habit: Spreading, Evergreen
Native origin: Japan
Hardiness Zones: 6-11
Environmental needs: Full Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen in mild winter climates, this fern Holly ferns can survive well with salt air and water making it one of the few plants that does well in coastal lawns. Its holly-like leaves add texture and a woodland feel to gardens or containers.
Deer and rabbit resistant.
Nontoxic to cats and dogs
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance: Water when soil is dry to the touch. This fern grows best with fertile well-draining soil, keep sheltered from harsh afternoon sun. Remove old, faded fronds in spring when new growth begins.