About
An evergreen fern to 45cm producing a clump of simply divided, dark glossy green, leathery fronds. It is more arching, and somewhat more compact, than the species.
About the genus
Cyrtomium can be tufted evergreen or deciduous ferns with simply pinnate leaves composed of sickle-shaped pinnae; spore-heaps are scattered over the lower surface of the frond
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toKorea, Japan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade, and protect from frost
PruningRemove dead or damaged fronds as required
PropagationPropagate by spores sown at 16C in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free