Cinnamomum camphora
CAMPHOR LAUREL
Lauraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, Tropical Asia

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Cinnamomum camphora
CAMPHOR LAUREL
Lauraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: aromatic; flushed red; pink new leaves

Bark & Stems: grey fissured bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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