Cinnamomum porrectum [Cliff Parks Coll/Avent]

Also Known As

Cinnamomum parthenoxylon
Martaban Camphor Wood
Saffrol Laurel
Selasian Wood

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

7b-9b

Cinnamomum porrectum [Cliff Parks Coll/Avent] plant details

Cinnamomum porrectum [Cliff Parks Coll/Avent] is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cinnamomum porrectum [Cliff Parks Coll/Avent]

Plant type: tree
Plant family: lauraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cinnamomum porrectum [Cliff Parks Coll/Avent]

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the loveliest of the cinnamomums and, as luck would have it, the most frost hardy. This clone, a tree to 20-30' from Tony Avent's garden, has 2", quaking aspen-shaped leaves that are shiny green above and blue beneath -- with, indeed the aroma of camphor where brushed or crushed. Stems, often red tinted, add to the excitement. This might be one of the best new broadleaved evergreens in ... weeks. Happy if provided dappled shade to full sun and occasional summer water in driest places. Has been frost hardy -- make that freeze hardy with no leaf damage -- to under 10 °F, uppermost USDA zone 7.