Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Southern Asia, India
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
दालचीनी
In German
Kuchenbäume
Zimt
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Cannelle
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Canela
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Canela
In Polish
Grujecznik
Cynamon
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Laurales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Cinnamon
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Cinnamon Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Cinnamon are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Katsura Tree and Cinnamon
Care of Katsura Tree and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Katsura Tree 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.