Cinnamon Tree

Cinnamon or ,Cinnamomum verum, is a tropical evergreen tree, with ovate-oblong shaped leaves are native to Sri Lanka.  These trees are primarily prized for the dried cambium layer of their bark, which is what makes the prized spice Ceylon Cinnamon. A relative of Indian  Bay Leaf(Cinnamomum tamala ), Cinnamon leaves can serve as a substitute.

The leaves are also regarded in Ayurvedic medicine as a stomach/digestive aid, among other things, and is used to brew tea for such purposes. Cinnamon has also received more attention recently in the scientific community, implicating it other various health benefits.  Cinnamon oil is also extracted from leaves, stem, etc for commercial use. Their partially developed buds can also be dried and used as a substitute for cloves.  

This slow growing tree does well as a container plant a makes an excellent addition to your tropical garden collection

Current Offer is for approx. 6-8" Trees

 *Due to limited quantities, absolutely no replacements will be considered for any reason.

Note about all plant sales: Our plants are healthy at the time of shipping and we pack with the utmost care. ALL SALES FINAL on plants! It is your responsibility to check your mail after ordering a live plant! It is natural for some branch or leaves to fall in transit. Due to strict customs regulations we cannot ship plants outside mainland USA.

Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum

Planting Guidance: Cinnamon Trees are known to be hardy to zones 10-12 but can be grown in a container in lower zones. A well draining soil is a must to minimize the risk of root rot. Sandy loam soil is considered ideal, but ensure to maintain a soil pH between 4.5-6.5. Trees can grow to an average height of 10ft. While Cinnamon trees do not require regular pruning for success, Cinnamon cultivators are known to cut down the trees to a stump after two years of age to encourage then to grow back in a bushier manner. Whether cut down to a stump or carefully pruned, Cinnamon trees do benefit from seasonal pruning to encourage new growth. After properly transitioning plant to its new environment gradually and reaching proper maturity, Cinnamon trees thrive with good amounts of sunlight, but should be kept in partial shade when less mature. Cinnamon trees should not be overwatered or overfertilized, but they should get fertilizer during initial transplant and again in the spring after overwintering.

Hindi Name: Dalchini दालचीनी

Marathi Name: Dalchini दालचिनी

Gujrati Name: Dalchini દાલચીની

Kannada Name: Dalchini ದಾಲ್ಚಿನಿ

Telugu Name: Dalchina-chekka దాల్చిన చెక్క

Tamil Name: Ilavankam இலவங்கம்

Bengali Name: Daruchini দারুচিনি

Malayalam Name: Ilavangam ഇലവങ്ങം