Overview

Cinnamomum aromaticum is a plant with a tree habit in the genus Cinnamomum, part of the Lauraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cinnamomum aromaticum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include specimen plant and evergreen foliage.

About

Cinnamomum aromaticum, commonly known as Chinese cinnamon or cassia, is an evergreen tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is suited to use as a specimen plant, valued for its evergreen foliage. It is hardy to UK zone H1a and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter. Its seasons of interest are spring and summer.

About the genus

Cinnamomum is a genus of evergreen aromatic trees and shrubs belonging to the laurel family, Lauraceae. The species of Cinnamomum have aromatic oils in their leaves and bark and are best known as the source of the spice cinnamon. The genus contains about 227 species, distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania/Australasia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cinnamomum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Cinnamomum aromaticum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tree

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, Evergreen foliage

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cinnamomum aromaticum

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, hardwood cuttings in winter

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions