Cinnamomum camphora
Camphor Tree
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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.