Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Pinnate
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
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
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Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
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
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Incense Cedar
In French
Cannelle
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Canela
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Κανέλα
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Canela
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Cynamon
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
cinnamomum
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Calocedrus
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Cinnamon and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Cinnamon and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Incense Cedar
Care of Cinnamon and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.