Cinnamomum camphora
Camphor Tree
Lauraceae (Laurel Family)
Origin: China & Japan

SPECIES CHARACTERISTICS:
Evergreen, broadleaf tree.. Slow to Moderate growth rate,
30 - 50' in height, equal to greater spread. Round, spreading in shape.
FOLIAGE:
Simple leaf, alternate arrangement, entire margins. Acuminate tips. 2 - 4" in size. Shiny light green in color. Juvenile leaves bronze.
FLOWER:
Perfect; small fragrant, greenish yellow in color.
Spring - Early Summer .
FRUIT:
Succulent, indehiscent, drupe. The color is green
to black at maturity. 3/8" in size. Fall - Winter.
TRUNK:
Massive with age. Large trunk flair can damage hardscape.
BARK:
Gray -brown, fissured into small plates.
EXPOSURE:
Full sun, heat; Hardiness: Sunset zones: 8, 9,
12 - 24.
SOIL:
Clay, and loam.
WATER:
Low water need.
PRUNING:
Light pruning.
PROPAGATION:
Seed.
USES:
Right of way, shade, specimen, the source of the oil camphora used in medicines.
COMMENTS:
All parts or this tree have odor of camphor.

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