Camphora officinarum

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Description

Camphora officinarum is an evergreen tree that grows slowly to 50', or taller, and 60' wide. Typically a strong structured tree with spreading limbs. The leaves are 2.5-5" long. The new foliage in early spring is pink, red or bronze, which maures to a shiny yellow-green. Yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring followed by small blackish fruits.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

 

Special Uses

Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.