Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Stomach pain
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
दालचीनी
In French
Encens Cedar
Cannelle
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Canela
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Canela
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Cynamon
In Latin
incensum Cedar
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Cinnamomum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Cinnamon
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Cinnamon Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Cinnamon are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Incense Cedar and Cinnamon
Care of Incense Cedar and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.