Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
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 insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Zimt
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Cannelle
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Canela
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Κανέλα
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Canela
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Cynamon
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
cinnamomum
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Cinnamon and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Cinnamon and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Cinnamon and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cinnamon and Black Tupelo
Care of Cinnamon and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.