Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Valley, wooded grassland
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELTOPHORUM africanum
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Black Wattle Tree
दालचीनी
In German
Schwarz Akazie Baum
Zimt
In French
Noir Arbre Wattle
Cannelle
In Spanish
Negro del árbol del zarzo
Canela
In Greek
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Árvore da acácia negra
Canela
In Polish
Czarne Drzewo akacji
Cynamon
In Latin
Niger Wattle ligno
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Laurales
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Peltophorum
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Black Wattle and Cinnamon
Season and care of Black Wattle and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Wattle and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Wattle season is Spring and Summer and Cinnamon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Wattle and Cinnamon Physical Information
Black Wattle and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Wattle and Cinnamon are as follows:
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Black Wattle and Cinnamon
Care of Black Wattle and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.