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Tarchonanthus camphoratus

by Johan Wentzel

Tarchonanthus camphoratus
Common Name
Wild camphor bush
Plant Type
Tree
Tarchonanthus camphoratus is an evergreen shrub or small tree with silvery leaves that are woolly below. Plant this drought-hardy shrub in full sun as a screen or windbreak.
Plant Description

Tarchonanthus camphoratus is a large, evergreen shrub or small tree with silvery leaves that are woolly below. All parts of this plant smell of camphor when crushed. Plant this drought hardy shrub in full sun as a screen or windbreak and for binding the soil.

If pruned into a single stem, Tarchonanthus camphoratus is a decorative tree for small gardens.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Wilde kanferbos
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Autumn
Flower Colour
Cream
Shape
Umbrella
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal Coast
Habitat
Grassland, Forest margin
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Tarchonanthus camphoratus

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