Cinnamomum yabunikkei, Japanese Cinnamon, is an evergreen tree native to Japan, known for its aromatic bark and glossy leaves, used in traditional medicine and as an orna
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Protect from direct midday sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter when growth slows down to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by air layering in spring. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in well-draining potting mix.
Keep moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots develop.
Repot young plants annually, and mature plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repotting is best done in early spring before new growth emerges.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Japanese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum yabunikkei)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Cinnamomum |
| Species | Cinnamomum yabunikkei |
Similar in genus Cinnamomum
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