Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, 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
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
दालचीनी
Spindle Tree
In German
Zimt
Spindelbaum
In French
Cannelle
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Canela
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Κανέλα
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Canela
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Cynamon
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
cinnamomum
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Celastrales
Family
Lauraceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Cinnamon and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Cinnamon and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Spindle Tree
Care of Cinnamon and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.