Camphortree
Camphora officinarum
- Native to:
- Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan
Martinvl
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lauraceae
- Genus:
- Camphora
- Species:
- Camphora officinarum
- USDA Symbol:
- CICA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Promethea silkmoth (Callosamia promethea), saucereye silkmoth (Callosamia securifera), Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes), Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils in subtropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds should be sown fresh as viability declines rapidly with storage. Remove fleshy fruit coating before sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI