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 ...

Cinnamon — the warm spice we all know and love to savor in our apple pie, butter chicken, or pumpkin spice latte — is derived ...

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 is planted before they can begin harvesting.