Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India
  
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Red, Purple, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
  
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Red, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Protects from storm-induced erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
  
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
  
Bark, Fruits, 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
  
Jam
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
  
COCCOLOBA uvifera
  
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
  
Sea Grape
  
In Hindi
दालचीनी
  
सागर अंगूर
  
In German
Zimt
  
Sea Grape
  
In French
Cannelle
  
Sea Grape
  
In Spanish
Canela
  
Sea Grape
  
In Greek
Κανέλα
  
Sea σταφυλιών
  
In Portuguese
Canela
  
Sea Grape
  
In Polish
Cynamon
  
Sea Grape
  
In Latin
cinnamomum
  
Uva mare
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Laurales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Lauraceae
  
Polygonaceae
  
Genus
Cinnamomum
  
Coccoloba
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Coccolobeae
  
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
  
Eriogonoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape
Season and care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Sea Grape Physical Information
Cinnamon and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Sea Grape are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape
Care of Cinnamon and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.