Camphor Tree
Cinnamomumchekiangensis

Family: Lauraceae (law-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cinnamomum (sin-uh-MOH-mum)
Species: chekiangensis (che-kyang-EN-sis)

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting