Camphor Tree

Cinnamomumchekiangensis

Family
Lauraceae (law-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cinnamomum (sin-uh-MOH-mum)
Species
chekiangensis (che-kyang-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Fresno, California

Murrieta, California

Sevierville, Tennessee

Hempstead, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Sevierville, TN | May 2010 | positive

An attractive plant that grows rapidly in hot weather.
Usually considered a Zone 8 plant but the clone (Camelia...Read More

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