Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, India
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Hay fever
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
दालचीनी
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Zimt
In French
Cedar japonais
Cannelle
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Canela
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Canela
In Polish
japoński cedr
Cynamon
In Latin
Italica Cedar
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Cyptomeria
Cinnamomum
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon
Care of Japanese Cedar and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese 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.