Cinnamomum camphora

Camphor Tree

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Common Name:

Camphor Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1830 cm

Maximum width:

1980 cm

Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - Description

C. camphora is native to China and Japan. It is typically a strong-structured tree with a heavy trunk and spreading limbs. It's leaves smell like campor when crushed. It bears new pink, red, or bronze foliage in early spring, and matures to shiny yellow green. It bears fragrant yellow flowers, which bloom profusely in late spring, followed by small blackish fruits.

Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - Blooming

Flowers are small, yellow and rather inconspicuous, but they can have a strong fragrance. Bowl-shaped flowers are borne from spring to summer, followed by black berries.

Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - Growth

Evergreen trees and shrubs. Thrives in full sun or light shade. Can grow to 50 ft. tall and 60 ft. wide. In frost-prone areas, grow Cinnamomum in a temperate greenhouse. Temperate greenhouses have daytime temperatures set between 50-55°F (10-13°C), and a nighttime temperature of 45°F (7°C).

Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - Planting

Do not plant next to garden beds as its roots are very competitive. Sow seeds as soon as ripe, or in spring. Can propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.

Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - Pest

Verticillium wilt can be a problem. Camphor Trees are most susceptible right after heavy rain or if the soil does not drain well. Treat by giving nitrogen fertilizer. Aphids can cause problems. Other common issues include root rot, scale canker, and leaf spots.

Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) - Interesting facts

Probably the most popular plant in this genus is C. verum, otherwise known as cinnamon. Native to Sri Lanka, cinnamon grows as a tree. The cinnamon spice is derived from the bark of the tree. The active ingredient that gives the bark its aroma can be as high as 1% of the bark's weight.