Cinnamon Tree - Cinnamomum verum

Cinnamon Tree (Cinnamomum verum)

Bring the warmth and aroma of a tropical spice garden to your home with this evergreen gem. The Cinnamon Tree produces fragrant foliage and bark that yields one of the world's most prized culinary spices, making it both visually striking and functionally rewarding. When you buy cinnamon online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a living source of fresh, homegrown spice for your kitchen and a beautiful addition to your landscape.

Landscaping Uses

This versatile tropical tree works beautifully as a standalone specimen plant in warm-climate gardens or as a handsome container plant for patios and indoor spaces. Position it where you can enjoy its glossy, lance-shaped foliage and delicate yellow blooms throughout the year. In cooler regions, grow it indoors near a sunny window or move it to a sheltered outdoor location during warmer months.

Specifications

Height: 4–5 feet indoors; 20–30 feet outdoors
Width: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Sun: Full to partial sun (7–10 hours ideal; tolerates 30% shade)
Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining mixture of soil, sand, and perlite
USDA Zones: 10–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Harvest authentic cinnamon spice directly from mature branches for baking, beverages, and culinary creations
• Evergreen foliage with attractive deep green leaves and purple-tinged new growth adds year-round visual interest
• Produces fragrant clusters of yellow flowers followed by dark purple berries
• Thrives as a container plant indoors or grows into a substantial outdoor tree with minimal fuss

Planting & Care

Plant your Cinnamon Tree in a location receiving full to partial sunlight with at least seven hours of daily sun for optimal growth. Use a well-draining soil mix combined with sand and perlite to prevent water from pooling around the roots, which can cause rot. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, this hardy tree requires minimal maintenance and grows quickly. You can begin harvesting bark from branches at least two years old to enjoy fresh cinnamon in your kitchen.