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    CINNAMOMUM camphora
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    CINNAMOMUM camphora

    Commonly known as Camphor tree

    When you crush the leaves the spicy smell is overwhelming. Tender but well worth trying in a sheltered spot as this is a handsome foliage shrub
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    • Medicinal properties
      Fleshy fruit is grown for its spicy flavouring and used in traditional medicine. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects under glass.
    • Place of origin
      Tropical areas of eastern and southeastern Asia.
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly ovate, boldly-veined, glossy leaves to 10cm (4in), red-tinted when young, then rich-green.
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
      Loam based compost, plenty of light but shade from hot sun.
    • Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      20m (70ft)
    • Spread
      5-8m (15-25ft)
    • Tree
      Erect to spreading habit. Flowers are small, bowl-shaped and borne in clusters 5-7cm (2-3in) across followed by black berries.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
      Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      20m (70ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5-8m (15-25ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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