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Camphortree (Camphora officinarum)

Camphora officinarum, the Camphortree, is a large evergreen tree from East Asia, valued for its aromatic wood and medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Moderate

Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release formula.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-30 m

Spread

10-20 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Camphorina camphora (L.) Farw.
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl
Laurus camphora L.
Persea camphora (L.) Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLaurales
  • familyLauraceae
  • genusCamphora
  • speciesCamphora officinarum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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