Indonesian Cinnamon

Indonesian Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) grows in certain warm, moist areas of Hawaiʻi Island, though it’s less common than local ornamentals like Camphor or Avocado. It has aromatic bark historically used as a spice.

The trunk can produce cinnamon bark with a milder flavor compared to true Ceylon cinnamon. Wood from Indonesian Cinnamon is not widely sought for lumber, though smaller woodworking projects or novelty items might use its fragrant stock. On the island, the tree’s main value rests in potential spice or ornamental appeal rather than large-scale commercial wood harvest. Consequently, Indonesian Cinnamon remains more of a botanical curiosity and niche product source than a mainstream forestry species.