Cinnamomum camphora | Camphor Tree. Originated in … China,Japan | Various
Cinnamomum camphora belongs to the plant family and Genus Cinnamomum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cinnamomum camphora does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cinnamomum camphora so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cinnamomum camphora camphor tree is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Cinnamomum camphora has wood that is mildly resinous. Camphor tree can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10 Fahrenheit.
Wood of the plant Cinnamomum camphora have a smell of camphor scented wood and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Resinous | Mild
Cinnamomum camphora has herbal applications as an antiseptic, as a carcinogenic, as a stimulant and as an antispasmodic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Camphor tree is not permitted in some countries. The stems together with the root and the wood and the leaves and the twigs and the essential oil are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. Do not take internally.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.
Cinnamomum cassia CassiaBark Tree Various
Cinnamomum verum Cinnamon Dalcini Various
Cinnamomum zeylanicum True Cinnamon Originated in 8230
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.