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Camphor

Camphor

Camphora officinarum

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 9b – Zone 11b

A large evergreen tree valued for its aromatic foliage and wood, which yields camphor oil used in traditional medicine and industry. It develops a dense, rounded canopy and grows best in warm climates with moderate watering.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–50′ tall × 30–40′ 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

SpringSummer

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

mid successionalclimax

Native Range

East Asia, primarily Taiwan and Japan

Function & Care

medicinalbiomass/mulch

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with