Cinnamon Fern
Scientific Name: Osmunda cinnamomea L.
Synonyms: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum (L.) C. Presl
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Osmundaceae / Osmunda L./ Osmunda cinnamomea L.
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | OSCI |
Group | Fern |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
Native Locations | OSCI |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cinnamon Fern.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -33 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
Cold Stratification Required | No |
Drought Tolerance | Medium |
Fertility Requirement | Medium |
Fire Tolerance | None |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 100 |
Hedge Tolerance | None |
Moisture Use | Medium |
pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
pH, Minimum | 4.5 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 3450 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 2700 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 40 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
Salinity Tolerance | Low |
Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | No |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Active Growth Period | Spring and Fall |
Bloat | None |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | Orange |
Flower Conspicuous | No |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Moderate |
Leaf Retention | No |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 4.9 |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Form | Bunch |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | Medium |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | No |
Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | No |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Spring |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
Bloom Period | Spring |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | No |
Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
Nursery Stock Product | No |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |