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| Botanical Name: |
Cinnamomum camphora
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Camphor Tree; Camphor Laurel
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| Family Name: |
LAURACEAE
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| Genus: |
Cinnamomum
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| species |
camphora
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| Name Derivation |
G: Derived from Hebrew name for Cinnamon; S: Gk. the ancient name for the tree
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| Growth Habit: |
Evergreen tree
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| Dimensions: |
15-20m or more x up to 15m
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| Flower: |
Axillary panicle in upper leaves, stellate yellowish-white flowers in late Sept to Nov.
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| Climate: |
Not tolerant of heavy, wet soils.
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| Fruit: |
Small one seeded berry green turning to black in April before falling.
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| Propagation: |
Fresh seeds.
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| Horticulture Use: |
Parks and gardens, golf-courses, shade and screen tree. Wood is used for camphor extractions but mainly ornamental tree for foliage and hardiness.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Prefers a light loamy soil with good drainage and plenty of moisture.
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| Foliage: |
Simple, alternate, ovate 9-15cm, entire margin, aromatic, glossy dk green.
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