Overview

Cinnamomum loureiroi is a plant with a tree habit in the genus Cinnamomum, part of the Lauraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cinnamomum loureiroi 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 loureiroi, commonly known as Saigon cinnamon or Vietnamese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This tree is suitable as a specimen plant, valued for its evergreen foliage and seasonal interest in spring and summer. In the UK, it requires protection (H1a hardiness) and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.

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 loureiroi size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tree

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, Evergreen foliage

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cinnamomum loureiroi

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, hardwood cuttings in winter

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions