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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:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.