Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei - Evergreen fern
Cyrtomium fortunei
Fortune's holly fern, Japanese holly fern
This lovely fern has taken well.
Sophie La Taupe, 30/04/2025
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Description
Cyrtomium fortunei, also known as Fortune's holly fern is a very decorative evergreen terrestrial fern that deserves to be better known. This perennial, native to Japan, generously produces its tough fronds, divided into toothed leaflets at the top, in a beautiful matte green colour that brightens up shaded areas and cool rock gardens. While it is quite tolerant of growing conditions, it prefers slightly shaded areas and cool, acidic or slightly chalky soils. Its stump should be protected during harsh winters in very cold regions.
Cyrtomium fortunei, sometimes called Fortune's holly fern or Phanerophlebia fortunei, is a perennial of the Dryopteridaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia (Indochina, China, Japan, Korea) and is sometimes found in Europe, having escaped from gardens.
The plant grows from short upright rootstocks covered in scales and forms a clump of pinnate fronds that can reach a height and width of 40 to 60cm (16 to 24in). Each frond is divided into leaflets that are about ten centimetres long and 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) wide, with undulate edges and toothed tips. They are tough, arranged alternately along the petiole, and resemble those of the Japanese Mahonia. In spring, small brown dots can be observed on the underside of the leaves, regularly arranged; these are the sori, small clusters of reproductive cells that will be dispersed by the wind.
The holly fern is a hardy and relatively easy-to-cultivate plant that will thrive in a sheltered spot away from winds and afternoon sun. It will do well in a rock garden or in a damp woodland, alongside primroses, Solomon's seals, Corydalis flexuosa, and Epimediums. It can also be paired with perennials with metallic reflections such as Heuchera 'Prince of Silver', Lamium 'Pink Pewter' or Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'.
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Botanical data
Cyrtomium
fortunei
Dryopteridaceae
Fortune's holly fern, Japanese holly fern
Southeast Asia
Planting and care
Cyrtomium fortunei is an easy-to-grow plant and hardy to at least -15°C (5°F). Its foliage is theoretically evergreen, but it can be scorched by severe cold or by the alternating of intense sunlight during the day and cold nights. In areas with harsh winters, it is advisable to protect the stump with a thick mulch in winter. Plant this fern in moist but well-drained, humus-bearing and slightly acidic soil in a sheltered spot away from strong winds and scorching sun rays.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.