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Camphora officinarum

Camphor Tree

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Description

Camphora officinarum is an evergreen tree that grows slowly to 50 ft., or taller, and 60 ft. wide. Typically a strong structured tree with spreading limbs. The leaves are 2.5-5 in. long. The new foliage in early spring is pink, red, or bronze, wich matures to a shiny yellow green. Yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring followed by small blackish fruits.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers