Price range: $22 through $33
Ceylon Cinnamon Plant brings the fragrance and flavour of true cinnamon into the garden, growing into an evergreen tree with a remarkable culinary heritage.
Officially named Cinnamomum verum, this tropical species comes from Sri Lanka, where growers have cultivated it for centuries for its prized inner bark. It is also known as Ceylon Cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon Tree, True Cinnamon, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Tree, Cinnamon Bark Tree, Sri Lankan Cinnamon, and kayu manis.
Unlike cassia cinnamon, true cinnamon produces delicate, aromatic bark with a warm, subtly sweet character. Growers harvest the inner bark from established stems, then dry it into the familiar curled quills. The glossy foliage also releases a cinnamon fragrance, giving the tree ornamental and sensory appeal.
In a warm climate, this evergreen tree can eventually reach approximately 14 metres high and 6 metres wide. It prefers fertile, free-draining soil, consistent moisture, humidity, and a protected position that shelters young plants from drying winds and harsh exposure.
This species dislikes drought and frost. In cooler regions, gardeners can grow it in a large container or a protected greenhouse, where practical. Regular pruning helps maintain a smaller, bushier form and encourages fresh stems.
The bark adds fragrant warmth to curries, stewed fruit, baked dishes and desserts. Stir a quill through tea or mulled drinks for a gentle cinnamon note. The leaves can scent infusions, while dried leaves and quills make beautiful additions to potpourri and botanical displays.
Ayurvedic traditions have long valued cinnamon as a medicinal herb, while Asian folk traditions have associated it with aphrodisiac uses. These historical practices do not replace professional medical advice.
Create a tropical spice collection by pairing it with our Star Anise Plant, True Cardamom Plant or Vanilla Plant. Together, these remarkable plants bring some of the world’s most treasured flavours into one warm, sheltered garden.
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