Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW Soil: pH 4.5-7.5
Form/Color Perennial, sturdy, coarse, with broad Stormwater Tolerant of stormwater.
triangular fronds, grows moderately to 1- Tolerance:
2', spores mature in October.
Urban Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution,
Tolerance: performs well in the right of way.
Habitat: Open swamp forests, freshwater tidal and
nontidal marshes, undisturbed ditches.
Ecosystem Wildlife value low, but eaten by some
Services: insects.
Hydrology: Tolerant of flooding. Intolerant of drought.
Ornamental Broad triangular fronds with persistent
Value: fertile frond throughout. Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Eaten by some insects, toxic to
horses, tolerant of disturbed sites
Shade Tolerant of shade. with wet soil. Used for swamp forest
Tolerance: restoration.
Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW Soil: pH 4.5-7.0
Form/Color Perennial, large, pinnate fronds growing Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
in circular clusters, to 2.5-3', spores Tolerance: tolerance.
mature May-June.
Urban Adapted to medium and fine soils,
Tolerance: moderate tolerance of soil
compaction.
Habitat: Swamp forests, shady stream banks,
moist to wet forest soil.
Ecosystem Eaten by rabbits, but overall wildlife
Services: value low.
Hydrology: Tolerant of flooding and drought.
Ornamental Large, pinnate fronds in circular clusters.
Value: Cinnamon colored fronds. Compatibility: Moderate seed spread rate.
Salt Low tolerance of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Slow grower. Used for restoration of
swamp forest habitats, woodland
Shade Tolerant of shade. Prefers partial shade. pond edges.
Tolerance: