Camphor Tree Standard
This large evergreen shade tree has a strong heavy trunk holding upright spreading limbs clothed in aromatic glossy foliage. New leaves emerges pink, red, or bronze in early spring and mature to shiny yellow green. Small fragrant yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring followed by blackish fruits.
Cinnamomum camphora Standard
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit type : Berries
Fruit color : Blackish
Leaf Characteristics
Bark texture : Scaly
Leaf notes : New foliage emerges pink, red, or bronze in early spring.
Leaf fragrance : Yes - Camphor
Bark color : Grey
Leaf texture : Shiny, glossy
Leaf length : 2 1/2- 5"
Leaf shape : Narrowly ovate
Leaf color : Yellow green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Inconspicuous.
Flower fragrance : Yes
Flower shape : Bowl-shaped
Flower color : Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 60 ft.
Average size maturity height : 50+ ft.
Growth rate : Slow
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 10 to 15 F( Z8a)
Sunset zone : 8, 9, 12-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes