PatternBaseJapanese Climbing Fern
Lygodium japonicum, Lygodiaceae
Zones
7–10
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground Cover
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)
Water
Moderate
Soil pH
5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Antagonistic Plants
Fuzzy MelonBenincasa hispida var. chieh-qua
Japanese climbing fern can overwhelm and compete with fuzzy melon for light and support
Midland HawthornCrataegus laevigataJapanese climbing fern can smother hawthorn trees by covering foliage and blocking photosynthesis
Chocolate VineAkebia quinataInvasive climbing fern can smother chocolate vine by covering all available light-gathering surfaces
Uses
Functions
Ground Cover
Common Questions
What zones does Japanese Climbing Fern grow in?
Japanese Climbing Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.
Design guilds with Japanese Climbing Fern and see companion relationships visually.
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