Endangered cinnamon bark is showy
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Cinnamon bark
Cinnamon bark (Canella winterana) is a 20- to 30-foot-tall shrub or small tree that is a wonderful addition to the landscape either as a focal point, accent shrub, or understory tree. It has attractive dark green foliage, as well as clusters of flowers that start off as purple buds, eventually opening to bright red flowers with yellow anthers, and finally red berries. The plant is very showy both while blooming and fruiting, attracting pollinators and other wildlife. Cinnamon bark likes full sun to partial shade and dry to moist soils. It is listed as an endangered species by the state of Florida.