Cyrtomium macrophyllum Ampelaster In early-to-mid May in NC

In early-to-mid May in NC

so expect a 3' wide patch in 5 years in good rich soil

This cutie from the Lachman's breeding program (H

dark green leaves are edged with a wide band of creamy gold

Cyrtomium macrophyllum Ampelaster In early-to-mid May in NCCyrtomium macrophyllum is a little grown holly fern with a wide range from India to Southeastern China that can be found at elevations from 2,500' 8,000'. Large leaf holly fern adds a whole different texture to the woodland garden. The bold textured fronds arch outward to make a 2' tall x 2' wide clump that is semi evergreen in most winters. Semi evergreen means that it still has leaves in spring, but they look so rough that you'll probably want to