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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

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) — characterized by its striking reproductive fronds which turn a cinnamon color late spring; the fern thrives in USDA
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — fern for deep shade or half or shade; consider planting in groups or as a backdrop to flowering plants for, image 81
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — When integrating them into a landscape, image 77
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — consider planting in groups or as a backdrop to flowering plants for contrasting textures and colors; preferring
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The fern thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9; cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give, image 65
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — demonstrating an adaptable resilience to a variety of climates.<br><br>Graceful and vase-shaped; fern for, image 120
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — deciduous perennial fern native to the Eastern United States; displaying the characteristic rusty-brown, image 115
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight; is a robust perennial fern up to 5 feet tall, image 97
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — deciduous perennial fern native to the Eastern United States
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — deciduous perennial fern native to the Eastern United States; displaying the characteristic rusty-brown, image 88
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — is a robust perennial fern up to 5 feet tall; this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to, image 109
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — making it an ideal choice for woodland gardens and naturalized areas, image 113
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — They prefer consistently moist, image 41
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern offers a bold texture and a lush; scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, image 63
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give the plant its common name; characterized by its, image 74
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — fern for deep shade or half or shade; consider planting in groups or as a backdrop to flowering plants for
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to full shade; remember to provide sufficient, image 85
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — making it an ideal choice for woodland gardens and naturalized areas, image 32
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — acidic soil with ample organic matter and exhibit optimal growth in partial to full shade
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum; demonstrating an adaptable resilience to a variety of, image 114
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — mature Cinnamon Ferns typically stand 2 to 5 feet tall and spread approximately 2 to 3 feet wide, image 67
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — mature Cinnamon Ferns typically stand 2 to 5 feet tall and spread approximately 2 to 3 feet wide
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — green backdrop to any landscape design
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Remember to provide sufficient space for them to reach their full size and create their dramatic; green backdrop to
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