Description
It is one of several species of Cinnamomum used primarily for their aromatic bark, which is used as a spice.
Cinnamomum cassia, called Chinese cassia or Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree originating in southern China, and widely cultivated there and elsewhere in southern and eastern Asia.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Chinese cinnamon |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 12 to 14 in. |
| Flower Colour | light-yellowish brown |
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Once established Cassia requires regular fertilisation and watering; ideally they should be thinned in the autuman.
Cinnamomum cassia care
Requirements: Full sunlight or light shade. Good drainage. Regular watering. Regular feed. Thin plants in the autumn. Taking cuttings in spring. Divide in spring.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well drained soil |
| Temperature | 60 degrees |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Cinnamomum cassia special feature
Cinnamomum Cassia oil is used for athletes foot, a condition that can occur from walking on communal shower floors and saunas as well as swimming pools. Cinnamomum cassia is a well known and highly regarded antifungal agent.
Cinnamomum cassia uses
Ornamental Use:
- used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Chinese cassia is a close relative to Ceylon cinnamon (C
- verum), Saigon cinnamon (C
- loureiroi), also known as Vietnamese cinnamon , Indonesian cinnamon (C
- burmannii), also called korintje , and Malabar cinnamon (C
- citriodorum) from Sri Lanka
- In all five species, the dried bark is used as a spice