Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum
Cinnamon is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dark, leathery, aromatic leaves. 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. The leaves are used in tea. A very popular culinary spice. The oil is used in medicine as a carminative, antiseptic, astringent and as the source of cinnamon extract.
| Plant Details | |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Tropical Tree |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Tree Size/Habit | Shrubby Growth to 20 Feet + |
| Fruit Shape/Size | N/A |
| Fruit Flavor | Delicate, Sweet |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Brown |
| Fruit Use | Extract, Teas, Herbal Remedies |
| Fruit Season | Early Summer |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 9b – 11 |