Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
China
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water usually once a day
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits
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
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In German
Zimt
Sharon Frucht
In French
Cannelle
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
Canela
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
Κανέλα
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
Canela
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
Cynamon
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
cinnamomum
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sharon Fruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
- Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit
Care of Cinnamon and Sharon Fruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sharon Fruit pruning is done 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.