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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) — fountain-like presence in your client's garden; the sterile fronds are broad, arching, and feather-like, image 107
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern offers a bold texture and a lush
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — acidic soil with ample organic matter and exhibit optimal growth in partial to full shade; these striking, image 69
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — deciduous perennial fern native to the Eastern United States; displaying the characteristic rusty-brown, image 61
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to full shade
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — deciduous perennial fern native to the Eastern United States; displaying the characteristic rusty-brown
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — demonstrating an adaptable resilience to a variety of climates.<br><br>Graceful and vase-shaped; fern for, image 66
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The fern thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Prized for its striking fronds and unique cinnamon-colored spore-bearing pinnacles
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to full shade; remember to provide sufficient, image 58
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — this fern provides textured greenery and enjoys partial to full shade; remember to provide sufficient space for them
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The sterile fronds are broad, arching, and feather-like, creating a visually soft texture; prized for its, image 71
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — displaying the characteristic rusty-brown; cinnamon Ferns offer a touch of woodland charm to any garden, image 73
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — characterized by its striking reproductive fronds which turn a cinnamon color late spring
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The fertile fronds emerge erect in the center of the clump
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — green backdrop to any landscape design; mature Cinnamon Ferns typically stand 2 to 5 feet tall and spread, image 64
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Cinnamon Ferns offer a touch of woodland charm to any garden; care should be taken to avoid direct, image 103
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — consider planting in groups or as a backdrop to flowering plants for contrasting textures and colors
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — The fern thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9; cinnamon-stick like bundles of sporangia that give, image 119
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — Preferring moist, acidic soil, it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-9; the fertile fronds emerge erect in, image 57
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — scientifically known as Osmundastrum cinnamomeum; demonstrating an adaptable resilience to a variety of, image 60
Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum Cinnamomea) — When integrating them into a landscape, image 50
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