Cinnamon Fern

About this plant

Named for its distinctive cinnamon-colored, spore-producing fronds that emerge in spring, Osmunda Cinnamomea adds a touch of natural elegance to any shaded garden. Its sterile fronds unfurl in a beautiful, upright vase shape, presenting a lush, medium-green color that remains attractive throughout the growing season. Ideal for naturalizing in woodland settings, alongside streams, or in moist borders, this fern provides textural interest and a verdant backdrop for other shade-loving plants. It's a resilient and long-lived perennial that will enhance your landscape for years to come. 'A Cut Above' selects only the finest specimens, ensuring you receive a robust and healthy Cinnamon Fern ready to thrive in your garden.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Cinnamon Fern is relatively low-maintenance. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. No significant pruning is required, beyond removing any damaged or old fronds in late fall or early spring to encourage new growth.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.