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Cinnamon Fern

Osmundastrum Cinnamomea

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Overview

The Cinnamon Fern, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, is a robust perennial fern up to 5 feet tall, characterized by its striking reproductive fronds which turn a cinnamon color late spring. Preferring moist, acidic soil, it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. Showy and deer-resistant, this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to full shade, making it an ideal choice for woodland gardens and naturalized areas.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9Type Fern
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give the plant its common name
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern offers a bold texture and a lush; scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, image 117Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — green backdrop to any landscape design; mature Cinnamon Ferns typically stand 2 to 5 feet tall and spread, image 118Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Cinnamon Ferns offer a touch of woodland charm to any garden; care should be taken to avoid direct, image 76Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum; demonstrating an adaptable resilience to a variety of, image 87Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The fern thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9; cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give, image 92Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — These striking fertile fronds fade to a tawny color as they mature and eventually wither away; this fern, image 75+113

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Osmundaceae

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Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give the plant its common name
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern offers a bold texture and a lush; scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, image 117
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — green backdrop to any landscape design; mature Cinnamon Ferns typically stand 2 to 5 feet tall and spread, image 118
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Cinnamon Ferns offer a touch of woodland charm to any garden; care should be taken to avoid direct, image 76
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum; demonstrating an adaptable resilience to a variety of, image 87
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The fern thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9; cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give, image 92
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — These striking fertile fronds fade to a tawny color as they mature and eventually wither away; this fern, image 75
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — characterized by its striking reproductive fronds which turn a cinnamon color late spring; the fern, image 110
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — characterized by its striking reproductive fronds which turn a cinnamon color late spring; the fern, image 83
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — consider planting in groups or as a backdrop to flowering plants for contrasting textures and colors, image 78
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give the plant its common name; characterized by its striking
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Preferring moist, acidic soil, it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-9; the fertile fronds emerge erect in, image 111
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — They prefer consistently moist
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — These striking fertile fronds fade to a tawny color as they mature and eventually wither away; this fern, image 102
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — mature Cinnamon Ferns typically stand 2 to 5 feet tall and spread approximately 2 to 3 feet wide, image 94
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — is a robust perennial fern up to 5 feet tall
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern offers a bold texture and a lush; scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — These striking fertile fronds fade to a tawny color as they mature and eventually wither away
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — consider planting in groups or as a backdrop to flowering plants for contrasting textures and colors, image 105
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — is a robust perennial fern up to 5 feet tall; this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to, image 82
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — These striking fertile fronds fade to a tawny color as they mature and eventually wither away; this fern offers a
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The fertile fronds emerge erect in the center of the clump; acidic soil with ample organic matter and, image 99
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — is a robust perennial fern up to 5 feet tall; this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to, image 55
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — acidic soil with ample organic matter and exhibit optimal growth in partial to full shade; these striking, image 96
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