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Royal Fern

Osmunda Regalis

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Overview

The Royal Fern, Osmunda regalis, renowned for its majestic appearance, thrives in damp, shaded areas. It reaches a height of 2-3 feet with fronds unrolling to 5-6 feet. The fern favors acidic soils and requires moderate maintenance. Its striking, bright green fronds turn golden in fall, providing a year-round visual interest. Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a regal touch to shade gardens and naturalized areas.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater HighZones 3–9Type FernClimate Temperate
Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — which unfurl in a bright chartreuse hue before maturing to a deep; ancient greenery that has adorned the earth for, image 62

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Osmundaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — is a remarkable and stately fern species that exudes an aura of elegance and grandeur in any landscape design
Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — making it a perfect addition for woodland gardens or alongside streams where the soil remains damp
Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — This regal fern can attain a height of 2 to 3 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet; rusty-brown spore-bearing pinnae, image 97
Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — with no serious pest or disease issues to be concerned about; it flourishes in dappled shade to full shade conditions, image 51
Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — ancient greenery that has adorned the earth for millions of years; which unfurl in a bright chartreuse hue before, image 71
Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — This regal fern can attain a height of 2 to 3 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis) — with no serious pest or disease issues to be concerned about; it flourishes in dappled shade to full shade conditions, image 69
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