Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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 for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
दालचीनी
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Zimt
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cannelle
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Canela
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Κανέλα
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Canela
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Cynamon
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
cinnamomum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Cinnamon and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Cinnamon and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cinnamon and Bird Cherry
Care of Cinnamon and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.