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Cinnamon Fern (#1)

Cinnamon Fern (#1)

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Osmunda cinnamomea

Choose Cinnamon Fern for a shaded, moist spot where you want a big native fern with a natural woodland look; the tradeoff is that it needs room and will not give you neat, formal structure.

Buy This If

  • You want a larger native fern.
  • Your soil stays evenly damp.
  • You like a natural woodland look.

Skip This If

  • The site dries out often.
  • You need a tidy border plant.
  • Space is already tight.

PGNE Report Card

Category Grade Why
Landscape Impact B+ Its upright fronds and cinnamon spring spikes give shaded beds strong texture without looking forced.
Growth Rate B+ It can fill in at a good pace when planted where the soil stays consistently moist.
Maintenance B Care is simple, but dry spells and messy old fronds still need attention.
Deer Resistance C It is not the plant we would lean on where deer browsing is a main concern.
Small Space Fit C This fern has presence, so it can crowd small beds if planted too close to paths or walls.
Screening Value D It adds seasonal bulk but should not be counted on for privacy or winter cover.

Compare It To

The King Ostrich Fern (aka Fiddlehead Fern) (#1)

Choose Cinnamon Fern for a more clumping native fern with bold texture; choose The King Ostrich Fern if you want a stronger spreading colony and fiddlehead interest.

Japanese Painted Fern (#1)

Choose Cinnamon Fern if you want size and a native woodland look; choose Japanese Painted Fern for lower, finer foliage with more leaf color.

Christmas Fern (#1)

Choose Cinnamon Fern for moist areas and bigger seasonal texture; choose Christmas Fern for a smaller, steadier green presence in drier shade.

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Cinnamon Fern for the dampest shaded part of the bed, not the dry edge, and we would give it space so the clump can look natural instead of crowded.

Plant Facts

Mature Height 3–5 ft
Mature Width 3–4 ft
Hardiness Zones 3a-7b
Spacing 3–4 ft spacing
Sun Part Shade to Shade
Moisture Average to moist
Growth Habit upright; compact

Customers Usually Ask

Will it spread everywhere?

No, it is more of a clumper than a runner, but it still needs elbow room.

Does it stay green all winter?

No, treat it as a seasonal fern that dies back after frost.

Is it good for a rain garden?

Yes, if the spot is shaded or partly shaded and does not bake dry.

Why Add Ferns to Your Landscape?

  • Perfect for Shade Gardens: Ferns thrive in partial to full shade, making them ideal for woodland and foundation plantings.
  • Soft Texture & Movement: Feathery fronds add contrast and visual interest alongside broader-leafed plants.
  • Low-Maintenance & Hardy: Many varieties return year after year with minimal care and strong cold tolerance.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

Plant Specs

Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Color
Green
Hardiness Zone
3a-7b
Deer Resistance
No
Moisture Control
Average to moist
Sun Exposure
Part Shade to Shade

PGNE-43004

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