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Cinnamomum burmanni
Indonesian 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.
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Prepared 09 September 2026