Common name: holly fern

Family name: Dryopteridaceae

Description: vase shaped, low growing, evergreen fern with leaves shaped like holly leaves.

Flower: n/a

Foliage: Green, glossy, sickle-shaped leaves that resemble holly leaves, except for the colour which is a lighter green.

Growing conditions: Full shade to part shade; humus rich, well-drained soil; good soil drainage is essential to prevent the roots from rotting.

Height and spread: 0.6m

Landscape uses: An interesting fern as they fronds are not divided into many pinnate and bipinnate leaflets, but entire leaves. Woodland areas and shaded areas of borders or rock gardens. Border for tree or shrub areas. May be grown as a houseplant.