Camphora platyphylla

Camphora platyphylla

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lauraceae
Genus:
Camphora
Species:
Camphora platyphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification and should be sown fresh. Germination can be erratic and slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI