Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Western United States, Canada
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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 in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
White Spruce
In Hindi
दालचीनी
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Zimt
Alberta Fichte
In French
Cannelle
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Canela
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Κανέλα
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Canela
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Cynamon
Alberta świerk
In Latin
cinnamomum
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Lauraceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce
Care of Cinnamon and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.