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Camphor Tree
Cinnamomum camphora
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 9b – Zone 11b
A large evergreen tree prized for its aromatic foliage and camphor oil, which has medicinal and industrial uses. Naturally spreading habit makes it suitable for shade and windbreaks in warm climates.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–60′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 9bZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
East and Southeast Asia (Japan, China, Taiwan)
Function & Care
biomass/mulchmedicinal
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is most commonly grown; no widely recognized ornamental cultivars exist, though camphor trees in cultivation may vary slightly in vigor and fragrance intensity.
