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Cinnamomummyrianthum

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Family
Lauraceae (law-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cinnamomum (sin-uh-MOH-mum)
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Species
myrianthum (my-ree-ANTH-um)
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Synonym
Cinnamomum kotoense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

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