Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
California
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires large amount of water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, 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
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 fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Giant Sequoia
In German
Zimt
Giant Sequoia
In French
Cannelle
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Canela
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Κανέλα
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Canela
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Cynamon
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
cinnamomum
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Sequoiadendron
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia
Care of Cinnamon and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.