Anyone growing cinnamon?

[starling1]

Bought a cinnamon tree from daleys last night. Can anyone comment on its growth habits and and preferences? I'm kind of marginal for it but I think it will be ok in my zone.

[fruitlovers]

They like partial shade when small and lots of water. Give it lots of space as they eventually get very large, bigger than a large avocado tree.

[From the sea]

mine died after transplanting, but before that it grew fast.

[Dangermouse01]

Had mine just about a year now, currently just over 6 foot tall (not sure how tall it was when I got it).

DM

[starling1]

They like partial shade when small and lots of water. Give it lots of space as they eventually get very large, bigger than a large avocado tree.

Wow, that's amazing. I have a spot in my front yard where it can go as an ornamental feature. Are they deciduous, and is it only the bark that holds the cinnamon scent or do the leaves/ flowers contain this also?

[fruitlovers]

They like partial shade when small and lots of water. Give it lots of space as they eventually get very large, bigger than a large avocado tree.

Wow, that's amazing. I have a spot in my front yard where it can go as an ornamental feature. Are they deciduous, and is it only the bark that holds the cinnamon scent or do the leaves/ flowers contain this also?

Not deciduous. Leaves also have cinnamon taste. Teas made from leaves are very tasty. Bark just has higher concentration of oils.

[bsbullie]

Bought a cinnamon tree from daleys last night. Can anyone comment on its growth habits and and preferences? I'm kind of marginal for it but I think it will be ok in my zone.

True cinnamon or  Cassia (Cassia are often generically called cinnamon ).

[fruitlovers]

Bought a cinnamon tree from daleys last night. Can anyone comment on its growth habits and and preferences? I'm kind of marginal for it but I think it will be ok in my zone.

True cinnamon or  Cassia (Cassia are often generically called cinnamon ).

True cinnamon = Cinnamonum zeylanicum , syn. Cinnamonum verum
Cassia = Cinnamonum cassia
The true cinnamon looks quite different than the cassia. The true cinnamon has much wider and bigger leaves and grows a lot slower than cassia. Cassia is often used as an adulterant but is not nearly as high quality as true cinnamon.

[TheDom]

I just picked up a cinnamon tree the other day, hoping to get it in the ground tomorrow morning. They do pretty well being cut back hard, right? At least I think that's how I read they're done commercially.

[BMc]

There is a good sized one at the scented garden at the entrance of the botanic gardens. Opposite the huge Ylang Ylang tree.

[fruitlovers]

I just picked up a cinnamon tree the other day, hoping to get it in the ground tomorrow morning. They do pretty well being cut back hard, right? At least I think that's how I read they're done commercially.

Yes, once established in the ground they can be cut back hard. The cinnamon bark is harvested off new shoots from branches that are radically cut back.

[dmk]

I have a cinnamon tree since about 10 years now, it's approximately 50 feet. From my experience, it does not need much care from the very begining. Tolerated high temperatures, drought and yet grew wild. Not sure about cold tolerance.

[OCchris]

I have a Cinnamonum zeylanicum about 8 feet or so and its flowering presently. Mine at least, has been a slow grower. Other than its love of water its been pain free.

[CGameProgrammer]

I bought a true cinnamon tree from TopTropicals recently; it's still potted but is growing new leaves. I have read that they like water but require well-draining soil; overwatering and/or constantly moist soil can cause them to root. So I've read anyway.

Are the fruits edible? I have heard conflicting information on this. I believe the trees are self-fruitful...?

[fruitlovers]

I bought a true cinnamon tree from TopTropicals recently; it's still potted but is growing new leaves. I have read that they like water but require well-draining soil; overwatering and/or constantly moist soil can cause them to root. So I've read anyway.

Are the fruits edible? I have heard conflicting information on this. I believe the trees are self-fruitful...?

I have one tree and it is self fruitful. The fruits are probably edible but were not very palatable, at least straight out of hand.