Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lauraceae

Genus:

Cinnamomum

Species:

Cinnamomum oliveri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, native bees

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Rainforest species with thin bark; generally fire-sensitive but may resprout from base after low-intensity fires.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Requires consistent moisture and warmth for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI