Japanese Holly Fern

The Japanese Holly Fern is a tough, reliable fern with a bold look. The glossy leaves are leathery and dark green, and the large leaflets are attractively curved. It forms a 2 to 3-foot clump that really gives a lift to shady corners of your garden, growing well across a wide range of light levels. Plant it on rocky slopes, in the shade of boulders, on terracing or by water. It fits well into minimalist designs, Japanese-influenced gardens and woodland gardens. It is also one of the few ferns to grow well in coastal areas. It makes a good houseplant for low-light or cool rooms, and porches.

• Bold leathery, glossy, dark-green fronds
• A durable and attractive ferns for difficult locations
• Good resistance to drier conditions
• Tolerates salt-spray and brackish water
• Also an excellent houseplant for low-light rooms

Grow the Japanese Holly Fern in places with partial sun, dappled shade and dark full shade as well – it can handle hard conditions well. It grows best in moist, richer soils, but survives better than most ferns in drier conditions. It will grow in salt-spray and also with salty irrigation. Pests, diseases, rabbits and deer are all no problem to it. Trim away damaged leaves, especially in cooler zones, in early spring – new growth will quickly replace them.