Japanese Holly-fern

Range

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer

Ground covers

Light

Part shade Dappled shade Full shade

Moisture

Well drained Moist

Soil

Sand Loam Clay

Soil pH

Acid Neutral Alkaline

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Heat Heavy shade Humidity Rabbits Salt

Habit

Clumping Dense Erect Mounding Rounded

Plant type

Fern Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.