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What Are the Other Names for the Peace Tree? A Detailed Guide

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The Peace Tree, originally named Lanyu cinnamon (Cinnamomum kotoense), is an evergreen small tree in the genus Cinnamomum of the family Lauraceae, and a common ornamental woody plant for the home. Native to Lanyu Island in Taiwan, China, it is an emerald-green, auspicious peace tree. It symbolizes family peace and good fortune, happiness and well-being, and is deeply loved by gardeners.

Other Names for the Peace Tree

Lanyu cinnamon, Hongtouyu cinnamon, Hongtoushan cinnamon, large-leaved cinnamon, Taiwan cinnamon

Growth Habits of the Peace Tree

An evergreen tree, about 15 m tall; the leaves, branches and bark have almost no fragrance when dry. The branches and twigs are brown; the leaves are large, bright green on the surface with a metallic sheen, with triplinerved veins arising above the base, and the reticulate veins are obvious on both sides. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from August to September.

It grows in dense jungle. The Peace Tree likes warmth, moisture and a site with plenty of light; it is shade-tolerant, fond of warm and hot places without frost or snow and with much fog and high temperatures, and it cannot tolerate drought, waterlogging, severe cold or dry air.

The Flower Language of the Peace Tree

A prayer for family peace, family happiness and that all goes well

The Happiness Tree is the representative tree of Hawaii. Because people believe it can bring happiness, many people place it in front of their homes.

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