Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Western Asia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits
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
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Zimt
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Cannelle
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Canela
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Κανέλα
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Canela
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Cynamon
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
cinnamomum
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Cinnamon and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Cinnamon and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Cinnamon and Bing Cherry
Care of Cinnamon and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.