Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon)
Cinnamomum aromaticum bark sticks arranged in parallel lines on a flat surface
Botanical names: Cinnamomum aromaticum, Cinnamomum cassia
Common names: Cassia cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: Sri Lanka, Thailand
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant type: Fruit; spice or herb
Fruit type: Cassia cinnamon
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineThis variety of cinnamon has large 10"-12" long leaves which are highly aromatic as much as bark that is used for commercial cinnamon. Cinnamon is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dark, leathery, aromatic, veined leaves, numerous inconspicuous yellow flowers and blackish berries. In cultivation young trees are cut back twice a year and sucker shoots develop from the roots. These long slender shoots furnish the bark that is the commercial product. Leaves are used as tea. Cinnamon is a very popular culinary spice and is also used in candy, gum, incense, toothpaste and perfumes. The oil is used in medicine as a carminative, antiseptic and astringent and source of cinnamon extract.
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Cinnamomum aromaticum oval leaves with distinct veins on a woody stem
Cinnamomum aromaticum leaves with long pointed tips and parallel veins on branches
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Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) stems with thick glossy green leaves with distinct parallel veins
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) tree with green foliage and light reddish tender young leaves.
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) branches with small creamy yellow flower clusters and smooth green leaves.
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) branches covered in green leaves and clusters of tiny yellow flowers.
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) branches covered in glossy green foliage with tiny white clusters of flowers.
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) green leaves with small black fruit clustered on a woody branch
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) white flower buds cluster on dark green leaves of the plant.
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Cinnamomum aromaticum green leaves with visible veins on a dense bushy branch
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Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) branches with glossy green leaves in sunlight
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) branches with dense glossy green leaves and distinct vertical veins.
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) with young pink leaves transitioning to mature green foliage on branches.
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) branches with young pink foliage and mature green leaves attached.
Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon) leaves with noticeable longitudinal veins and pointed tips on woody stems.
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Cassia cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon. This variety of cinnamon is very cold hardy and established plants survived 25F for 2 nights in our garden.
It has elongated leaves which are highly aromatic as much as bark that is used for commercial cinnamon. Leaves are used as tea. Cinnamon is a very popular culinary spice and is also used in candy, gum, incense, toothpaste and perfumes. The oil is used in medicine as a carminative, antiseptic and astringent and source of cinnamon extract. Cold hardy plant to upper 20's F.
Read more about Cinnamon.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
It has elongated leaves which are highly aromatic as much as bark that is used for commercial cinnamon. Leaves are used as tea. Cinnamon is a very popular culinary spice and is also used in candy, gum, incense, toothpaste and perfumes. The oil is used in medicine as a carminative, antiseptic and astringent and source of cinnamon extract. Cold hardy plant to upper 20's F.
Read more about Cinnamon.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
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