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(Polystichum makinoi)
Makinoi’s Holly Fern (Polystichum makinoi)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Bel Air North, Maryland
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 30" - 144" | 45" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 62°F - 93°F | 85°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 13°F - 51°F | 23°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Polystichum makinoi, commonly known as Makinoi’s Holly Fern, is an evergreen fern native to the forest floors and shaded slopes of Japan, Taiwan and China. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters), featuring glossy, dark green fronds that give it a lush, textured appearance. The fronds are lance-shaped with holly-like pinnae, which is how it gets its common name. The plant does not produce flowers or seeds, but reproduces via spores that are found in sori on the underside of the fronds.
Makinoi’s Holly Fern is valued for its year-round foliage and its ability to thrive in shaded conditions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as an understory plant in shaded areas. It is also suitable for container planting, provided the soil is kept consistently moist. This fern prefers part shade to full shade and requires soil that is rich in organic matter with medium drainage. While it is relatively low maintenance, it benefits from regular watering during dry periods and the removal of any damaged or old fronds to maintain its neat appearance.CC BY-SA 4.0
Makinoi’s Holly Fern is valued for its year-round foliage and its ability to thrive in shaded conditions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and as an understory plant in shaded areas. It is also suitable for container planting, provided the soil is kept consistently moist. This fern prefers part shade to full shade and requires soil that is rich in organic matter with medium drainage. While it is relatively low maintenance, it benefits from regular watering during dry periods and the removal of any damaged or old fronds to maintain its neat appearance.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Fern
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Forest floors and shaded slopes of Japan and Taiwan
Other Names
Common Names: Makino’s Holly Fern, 윤개관중
Scientific Names: Polystichum makinoi, Polystichum longiaristatum, Polystichum aculeatum var. pinfaense, Polystichum aculeatum var. veitchii, Polystichum aculeatum var. makinoi
GBIF Accepted Name: Polystichum makinoi (Tagawa) Tagawa