Cinnamon Fern

Scientific Name: Osmunda cinnamomea L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Osmundaceae / Osmunda L./ Osmunda cinnamomea L.

Cinnamon Fern
General Information
Usda SymbolOSCI
GroupFern
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsOSCI

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cinnamon Fern.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim3450
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Fall
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorOrange
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.9
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateModerate
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Cinnamon Fern

Cinnamon Fern

Cinnamon Fern

Cinnamon Fern

Cinnamon Fern

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