Cinnamomum burmanniIndonesian Cinnamon

Cinnamomum burmanni, the Indonesian Cinnamon or Padang Cassia, is an evergreen tree of 7 to 15 metres whose whole plant is aromatic and whose new growth flushes a startling red-pink against the glossy dark green of the mature canopy.

It makes a well-mannered avenue and park tree in humid climates, and the flush cycle gives it seasonal colour without any leaf drop.

Specifications

• Height7 to 15 metres
• Width5 to 8 metres
• Native toSoutheast Asia, from Indonesia and Malaysia to the Philippines and southern China
• FoliageAromatic elliptic leaves, glossy dark green above, with bright red-pink new growth; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soils
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterModerate; water through extended dry periods
• ClimateThrives in humid tropical and warm subtropical regions

Additional Features

• FlowersSmall greenish-yellow flowers in loose panicles, lightly fragrant
• UsesIdeal for avenue and park shade, screening and courtyard feature planting
• SpacingPlant 5 to 7 metres apart for a closed avenue
• Low MaintenanceRequires little beyond formative pruning to establish a clear stem
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
• Seasonal AppealRepeated red-pink growth flushes give colour without leaf fall
• Cultural SignificanceThe bark is the source of Indonesian cinnamon
• Wildlife AttractionSmall dark fruits are readily taken by birds

Indonesian Cinnamon is an aromatic, dependable evergreen shade tree that earns its place on colour as well as canopy.