Camphor
Cinnamomum camphora

Location: D St. @ 2nd. St.
District: Niles
Native to: Asia
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Broadleaf evergreen, native to China, Japan. a delight to the eye in every season. Has shiny yellow-green leaves. In early spring new leaves may be pink to red. Grows slowly to 50' or more with a wider spread.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker