The cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum) is a tropical plant that is native to Sri Lanka. It requires a warm, humid climate with plenty of moisture, as young trees need protection from the hot ...

The bark is scraped off the tree, and the peel forms a curl ... types of cinnamon commonly available: Ceylon cinnamon (also known as Cinnamomum verum and true cinnamon) and cassia cinnamon ...

and it is often considered "real" cinnamon. It is made from the dried inner bark of a tree called Cinnamomum verum. Growing these trees is an investment. Farmers must wait four years after a tree ...