Plant Profile

Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor tree, Camphor laurel)

Cinnamomum camphora is a large evergreen tree. The essential oil 'camphor' is obtained from its leaves and twigs

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Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: Camphrier

Arabic Name: الكافور

Pronunciation: sin-uh-MOE-mum kam-FOR-uh
Plant type: Tree
Origin: Eastern Asia, Japan and Malaysia
Heat Zones: 8 to 10

Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11
Uses: Screen, Shade, Medicinal, Wildlife, Street, Pollution Tolerant / Urban
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Fast

Tree Shape: oval

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Dense

Canopy Texture: Medium

Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

Spread at Maturity: Over 15 meters
Notes
Young leaves are reddish. Requires ample growing space.

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

Leaf Shape: Ovate

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Glossy

Leaf Scent: Pleasant

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: No

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant

Flower Color: White

Seasons: Spring
Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Fissured
Fruit

Fruit Type: Drupe

Fruit Showiness: No

Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5

Fruit Color: Brown

Seasons: Spring

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: No

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Poor
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full, Part
Management

Toxicity: Yes

Invasive Potential: Yes

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

Surface Rooting: Yes

Life Span: More than 50

Diseases: Root rot

Edible Parts: None

Pests: Mites, Scales

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting