Osmunda cinnamomea
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Commonly called cinnamon fern because of its erect cinnamon brown, fertile fronds that arise in spring, this robust, deciduous fern is stately in appearance and may reach five feet tall. Best in rich, moist soil, and excellent in combination with other moisture loving companions.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Tan to Brown
Growth Habit:
Slow Spreading
Max Height:
5'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Robust, stately native species with large vibrant green foliage and cinnamon brown fertile leaves that arise in spring. Robust and stately in appearance. Moisture tolerant.
Landscape Value
Specimen, companion, accent, or massed as a ground cover.
Care
Watering:
Cinnamon Fern requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
Cinnamon Fern is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Cinnamon Fern is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.