Cyrtomium fortunei
Fortune's cyrtomium
Description
An evergreen fern with erect 'shuttlecocks' of pinnate fronds to 1.2m tall, with about 20 pairs of narrowly sickle-shaped, dull green leaflets
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsRock gardenArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCoastalFlower borders and beds