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Cinnamomum camphora
Courtyard north of Wright Hall
The camphor tree is a tall evergreen tree with a round canopy. It has thick, sturdy branches and small, glossy leaves.
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Botanical Name:
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Cinnamomum camphora
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Common Name:
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camphor tree
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Location:
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Courtyard north of Wright Hall
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Family:
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Lauraceae
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Sunset Zones:
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8, 9, 12-24, H1
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Native Range:
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China, Japan, and Taiwan
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Habitat:
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Prefers areas with hot summers and mild winters. Requires well-drained soil.
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General Habit:
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Grows slowly to 50 ft. Thick trunk and heavy, upright, spreading limbs.
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Notes:
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The new foliage is often pinkish, turning to green and very glossy. Clusters of small yellow flowers in spring followed by small dark fruits. The camphor tree is a popular street tree in Northern California, however, fruits can easily stain cars. This tree is also considered highly invasive.
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