Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)
Canella winterana has been used medicinally to treat “female tiredness” by preparing a tonic made from boiling leaves and bark. Crushed leaves can be used to numb the pain of toothaches by placing them near the tooth.
Cinnamon Bark - Landscaping with Florida Native Plants
Cinnamon Bark is one of the most beautiful small trees in South Florida. The bluish oval leaves are three inches long with a pungent cinnamon smell and flavor. The inner bark can be used as a cinnamon replacement, yet the outer bark is poisonous.
Cinnamon bark - Florida Wildflower Foundation
Also known as Wild cinnamon, Cinnamon bark is an evergreen flowering shrub or small tree found in coastal hammocks in Florida’s extreme southern counties. Although common in the Keys, it is a state-listed endangered species.
Wild Cinnamon - Tree selection - University of Florida
Jan 24, 2020 · Wild Cinnamon is a salt tolerant large evergreen shrub or small tree native of Florida and tropical America. Purple and white showy flowers cover the tree in summer and fall followed by bright red berries clustered near the tips of branches.
Cinnamon Bark - South Florida Trees
Growth Form: A small, densely shrubby tree with one or two trunks. Key Features: The obovate leaves, brown bark, and spicy taste of the leaves will identify Canella.
Wild Cinnamon Bark - Florida Nursery Mart
Cinnamon Bark is a slow growing Florida native with beautiful and unusual clusters of red flowers. The flowers are fragrant as well as the leaves, which have a spicy aroma. Cinnamon Bark is a great option for a small tree but can also be grown as a bush.
Canella Winterana – Cinnamon Bark - Sustainable Landscape …
Aug 17, 2024 · The Cinnamon Bark is a relatively common sub-canopy tree found in the coastal hammocks of the Florida Keys and the shores of Florida Bay. Its ability to tolerate moderate levels of salt water and salt wind makes it a crucial component of these delicate ecosystems.
IRC - Natives for Your Neighborhood - Regional Conservation
In the 1700s, the inner bark was exported from the West Indies to Europe as a substitute for cinnamon. The outer bark is toxic. It is listed as endangered by the state of Florida. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.
Cinnamon bark Canella winterana Type: Large shrub, small tree. Light: Full sun to light shade. Drought tolerance: Moderate. Soil: Well-drained limestone / calcareous sandy. Dimensions: 15 - 20ft H, taller than broad. Growth rate: Slow to moderate. Flower: Semi-showy clusters with green and purple buds / red flowers, all year, peak spring to ...
Cinnamon Bark - Native Butterfly Flowers
Native Range: South Florida, West Indies and Mexico. Description: Evergreen tree to 20 feet. Flowering Season: Spring to Summer. Exposure: Full Sun to light shade. Moderately Salt Tolerant and brackish water. Moisture: Moist to average. USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11. Berries for birds and nectar for pollinators