Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cinnamomum verum
- Native to:
- Sri Lanka
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lauraceae
- Genus:
- Cinnamomum
- Species:
- Cinnamomum verum
- USDA Symbol:
- CIZE2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly after harvest. Requires warm temperatures (20-25°C) for optimal germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI