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Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum, Lauraceae

Zones
10–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

ModerateHighHighHigh

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CloveSyzygium aromaticum
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
CupuacuTheobroma grandiflorum
Pest DeterrentShade Provision
Pili NutCanarium ovatum
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Cassia CinnamonCinnamomum cassia

True cinnamon and cassia compete directly and may have allelopathic interactions

Curry LeafMurraya koenigii

Cinnamon contains aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of other aromatic plants like curry leaf

Uses

Functions

FoodSpiceMedicine

Edible Parts

Bark

Common Questions

What zones does Cinnamon grow in?

Cinnamon grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Cinnamon?

Good companions for Cinnamon include Clove, Cupuacu, Pili Nut.

Design guilds with Cinnamon and see companion relationships visually.

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