Cinnamon is managed as a bush rather than a tall tree. Farmers cut back the main stem after two years to allow multiple shoots to grow, which are then harvested. The first harvest comes after 4 to 5 years, and later harvests happen every 18 to 24 months. It prefers a warm, humid climate with well-drained sandy soil. A well-maintained acre yields about 80 kilograms of dried bark quills and 14 kilograms of leaf oil each year. The bark must be scraped and dried within a few days of harvest so that it curls into the familiar quills. Main challenges include shoot borers, dieback disease, and root rot if soil drainage is poor.