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Cinnamomum camphora

Camphor Tree

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Normans/Mullany

 

Description

This beautiful evergreen tree has evergreen, glossy foliage that is light green in color. The new foliage comes in with a tinted red color. Fragrant flowers appear in spring but are considered insignificant. Small black fruit appear in summer or winter. Eventually, this tree becomes quite large in size (50'-60' tall and 60' wide) so plant in an area with ample space. Bark can be dark or light gray or sometimes reddish brown. It is furrowed. This tree does best in full sun with moist, well draining soil. Roots can be destructive. This tree tolerates coastal conditions.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Bronze, Light Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey, Red

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Winter, Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.