Cinnamomum Verum

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The Details

Cinnamomum Verum Profile

Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon) is an evergreen spice tree from Sri Lanka, valued for its culinary use and garden appeal. Growing 2–5m tall with a spreading canopy, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Adaptable to pots, it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. They look excellent when used as feature trees or in edible garden designs, offering year-round glossy foliage and springtime flowers.

Plant Spacing Recommendations

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1.5 m – 2 m apart for loose aromatic screening.

Feature Tree: 2 m – 3 m spacing allows broad, leafy form to develop.

Avenue Planting Trees: Rarely used.

Cinnamomum Verum - Evergreen Trees Direct

The Details

Cinnamomum Verum Profile

Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon) is an evergreen spice tree from Sri Lanka, valued for its culinary use and garden appeal. Growing 2–5m tall with a spreading canopy, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Adaptable to pots, it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. They look excellent when used as feature trees or in edible garden designs, offering year-round glossy foliage and springtime flowers.

Plant Spacing Recommendations

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1.5 m – 2 m apart for loose aromatic screening.

Feature Tree: 2 m – 3 m spacing allows broad, leafy form to develop.

Avenue Planting Trees: Rarely used.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

Mature Width:

5m – 8m

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 60 – 90 cm per year

Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
Form & Shape

Cinnamomum Verum is considered:

  • Upright
  • Symmetrical
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flower Type:

  • Clustered

Flowering Period

Foliage Type / Shape
  • Glossy

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

  1. an I grow True Cinnamon in a pot or container? Yes, it's suitable for container gardening.
  2. How long does it take for True Cinnamon to start producing cinnamon bark? It typically takes 4-5 years to start yielding cinnamon bark.

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Planting Guide

How to Plant Cinnamomum Verum

  1. Selecting the Location: Choose a well-drained and fertile location in your garden or a suitable-sized container for pot cultivation.
  2. Planting Hole: Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and as deep.
  3. Planting: Gently place the tree in the hole and backfill with soil. Ensure that the soil is firmly packed around the base.
  4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil and keep the root zone moist.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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