Wild Cinnamon
Canella winterana
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Pancrat
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Canellaceae
- Genus:
- Canella
- Species:
- Canella winterana
- USDA Symbol:
- CAWI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal and rocky areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from fresh collection and germinate best when cleaned of fruit pulp. Some sources suggest germination may be slow and erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI