Camphor trees

I planted a beautiful camphor tree this past weekend in my front yard and it fits perfect with our home. This tree has a unique shape and branching pattern. We were looking for a tree that is not deciduous and would have a unique look for our street. Camphor fit perfectly.

Camphor is most commonly used as street or city trees because they are very hardy(this is why we choose it). They are moderate growers and give a different look depending on the time of the year here in Upland, California where we live. Cinnamomum camphora or camphor laurel is native to Japan and China where it has been used for timber and scented oils for many years. The camphor tree is a broad-leaved evergreen that is often twice as wide as it is tall. It grows to 50-to-100 feet tall. There are some awesome examples here along the streets of Upland. This tree is a heavy seedling producer, so be prepared to manage the spread. Birds love to hang out in camphor trees. In the spring, the tree produces spiky white flowers which then follow small black berries.