Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Reference : 04OSMUDescription
Family : Osmundaceae.
New name : Osmundastrum cinnamomeum.
Tall fern with tender-green foliage, of slow growth. Spectacular fertile fronds in erect cinnamon coloured bunches. It prefers moist acidic spots, in partial sun or shade. Deciduous. Height : 1,20m. Hardiness : -35°C.
Features
Foliage : deciduous
Height : over 90cm
Soil type : acidic - deep, humusy, peaty
Site : streams or ponds banks - bogs - cool to moist woods
Exposure : half shade
Shape : flared
Rhizome : erect
Hardiness : down to -35°C (-31°F)