Cinnamon Bark, Dal chini – Plant – CBD-570889

Description

A small evergreen tree with aromatic bark of about 6-8 m in height found growing wild in southern coastal regions of India. The bark is used as culinary spice and also in medicines.Easily grown in average, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Intolerant of drought. Propagation is difficult (approximately 95% of seed produced is not viable). Woody cuttings are difficult to root, but juvenile cuttings are easier to root.Plant Specifications

Plant Height
19 inch (48 cm)

Plant Spread
5 inch (13 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name
Cinnamon Bark, Dal chini,Acer griseum

Maximum Reachable Height
20 to 30 feet

Flower Colour
Green

Bloom Time
April

Difficulty Level
Easy to grow

Planting and careWater the tree twice each week during dry periods while it is young, and mist it occasionally with a gentle spray of water from a hose. A cinnamon tree grows best in humid conditions.Cinnamon Bark carePlant a cinnamon tree outdoors in fall to give it time to establish itself during the rainy season. Place it in sandy soil, at least 10 feet from other trees or shrubs and in partial shade.
Scratch 1 ounce of balanced, granular fertilizer into the tree s soil, and water the soil. A balanced fertilizer contains equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Sunlight
Full Sun

Watering
Medium

Soil
Well drained soil

Temperature
20 to 20 degrees C

Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer

Cinnamon Bark uses
Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:

Unverified information Root and leaves-used in intermittent fevers, biliousness, jaundice; also in rheumatic affections; bruised in salt water, used in skin diseases
A decoction of the root bark is given to women to control fits at the time of delivery