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Closeup photograph of the pinnae of a sterile frond of the Cinnamon Fern ( Osmundastrum cinnamomeum ). Photo taken at the Tyler Arboretum where it was identified. Camera and Exposure Details: Camera: Nikon D50 Lens: Nikon Nikkor ED AF-S DX

Photo: Photo (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ) (CC BY-SA 2.5), via Wikimedia Commons

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Cinnamon Fern

Osmunda cinnamomea

Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) is a landscape plant valued for its form and structure as much as its bloom. It reaches roughly 4.9 ft at maturity and blooms in spring. Match it to full sun to part shade and water on a normal schedule until it is established. One caveat: like any plant, its published range is a guideline, not a guarantee, for the specific microclimate of your yard. Given a spot that matches its light and water needs, it is a dependable, low-drama addition to the yard.

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Hardiness range

A hardiness zone is not on file for this plant yet, and a ZIP-level fit check is not available for it.

How it does in your yard

HabitNot recorded
Hardiness zoneNot recorded
Mature heightAbout 4.9 ft
Watermoderate
Bloom periodSpring
Native to the USNot recorded
Toxicitynone

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Questions

Is Cinnamon Fern native to the United States?

USDA PLANTS data does not record Cinnamon Fern as native to the United States.

What USDA hardiness zone does Cinnamon Fern need?

A minimum hardiness zone is not on file for Cinnamon Fern yet.