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Posted by Jamus_S SA Australia (My Page) on Tue, Mar 8, 05 at 23:31
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Hi all, I have a little Cinnamon tree in my garden which I am fairly sure is Cinnamomum zeylanicum (aka verum). I'm pleased to say it's growing very nicely. Recently when in Far North Queensland I was shown a cinnamon tree by it's proud owner and noticed a quite different leaf shape and habit. I'm fairly sure what he showed me was a different species, possibly C. tamala? Does anyone else have a cinnamon tree growing? What shape are your leaves? I think there is some confusion and I'd like to have it clear in my head at least.
http://www.essentialwholesale.com/nlp/cinnamonleaf1.jpg
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| I'm knocking this message off the top of the forum. If anyone is interested in cinnamon and other tropical spices don't hesitate to drop me an email. It's always good to hear from other spice nuts. Cheers. |
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| Hi Jamus, It looks just like my little cinnamon tree. Have you checked the leaf shape etc against the cinnamon trees growing in the Adelaide botanic gardens? Cheers, Amunda |
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| Yes thanks Amunda. I know the ones in the botanic gardens. My tree is like the zeylanicum there Where did you buy yours from? |
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| What kind of conditions does cinnamon like? I dont have one but LOVE the idea of having one! |
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| Saletta, I might be a little cold in Armidale, but if you were going to try you would choose a sheltered position, maybe near a north facing wall. It doesn't like frost, so if you get frosts your probably just setting yourself up for disappointment. |
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