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False Camphor Tree

Cinnamomum Glanduliferum

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Overview

The False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum glanduliferum) is an evergreen reaching heights of 30-50ft with a spread of 20-30ft. Its glossy leaves emit a spicy fragrance when crushed, adding a sensory appeal. Ideal for zones 10-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soils. Its canopy provides ample shade, making it a splendid choice for large landscapes. Flowers are inconspicuous, but the tree is valued for its aromatic foliage and stature.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–11Type TreeClimate Temperate
False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Its glossy leaves emit a spicy fragrance when crushed, adding a sensory appeal
False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — is a versatile and aromatic evergreen species that brings a touch of the exotic to any landscape designFalse Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Flowers are inconspicuous, but the tree is valued for its aromatic foliage and statureFalse Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Ideal for zones 10-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soilsFalse Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Its canopy provides ample shade, making it a splendid choice for large landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Lauraceae
Climate
Temperate

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False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Its glossy leaves emit a spicy fragrance when crushed, adding a sensory appeal
False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — is a versatile and aromatic evergreen species that brings a touch of the exotic to any landscape design
False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Flowers are inconspicuous, but the tree is valued for its aromatic foliage and stature
False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Ideal for zones 10-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soils
False Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum Glanduliferum) — Its canopy provides ample shade, making it a splendid choice for large landscapes
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