Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, India
Types
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Warmer regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In French
Cleyera
Cannelle
In Spanish
Cleyera
Canela
In Portuguese
Cleyera
Canela
In Polish
Cleyera
Cynamon
In Latin
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
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Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Cleyera and Cinnamon
Season and care of Cleyera and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Cleyera and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Cleyera and Cinnamon Physical Information
Cleyera and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cleyera and Cinnamon are as follows:
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Cleyera and Cinnamon
Care of Cleyera and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleyera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.