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Camphor Tree

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

Zone 9bZone 11b
1471013
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/mulchdynamic accumulatormedicinalwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

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.