Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
China, Korea
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
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, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
दालचीनी
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Zimt
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Cannelle
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Canela
Castaño chino
In Greek
Κανέλα
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Canela
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Cynamon
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
cinnamomum
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Castanea
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Cinnamon and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.