Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Mediterranean
Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Orbiculate
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
Antioxidants
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
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
दालचीनी
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Zimt
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cannelle
arbousier
In Spanish
Canela
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Κανέλα
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Canela
medronheiro
In Polish
Cynamon
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
cinnamomum
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
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Season and Care of Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree
Care of Cinnamon and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.