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Camphor Tree Cinnamomum camphora |
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Plant Characteristics |
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Fruit/Flower/Aroma Characteristics |
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Plant
Height |
40-50 feet |
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Flower |
yellow - not
showy |
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Plant
Spread |
50-70 feet |
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Fruit |
attracts birds |
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Growth
rate |
Fast |
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Leaves |
Broadleaf, evergreen,
aromatic |
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Comments |
Fruit may be
nuisance |
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Culture |
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Soil |
Clay, sand, loam,
acidic, slightly alkaline, well-drained |
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Light |
Full sun, part
sun, part shade |
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Indoor
Culture |
Bonsai potential |
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Zone |
8-11 |
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Comments |
Does not tolerate
wet soil: subject to root rot in poorly drained soil. |
Eucalyptus Culture
Most eucalyptus species require full sun and well -drained soil. ASome can take part sun.
Fertilizing: Most eucalyptus do not need any additional fertilizer especially
Phosphorus and adding it can prove detrimental or deadly. (Phosphorus is the "P" in "N-P-K".)
Some species will tolerate less well-drained
soils. They include: E aggregata E. rodwayi, E. camphora, E. crenulata,
or E. gunnii species.
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Lemon Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus citriodora |
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Tree Characteristics |
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Qualities |
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Tree Height |
50 - 75 feet |
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Aroma |
Intense lemon
scent |
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Hardiness |
24 - 28F |
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Present
Height |
8-12 inches |
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Culture |
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Soil |
Any soil that
is well drained. Does well on dryer soils |
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Light |
Full sun is preferred |
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Indoor
Culture |
Yes, but must
be pruned. |
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Neem Tree Azadirachta indica |
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Plant Characteristics |
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Fruit/Flower/Aroma Characteristics |
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Plant
Height |
50' - 100' Much smaller
when container grown. |
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Rate
of growth |
Fast |
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Tyoe
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Large, evergreen tree |
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Leaves |
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Culture |
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Soil |
Well drained. Can grow in areas with less than 20" rainfall per year. |
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Exposure |
Full sun. part sun |
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Use |
Container culture |
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Zones |
9? 10, 11. Mature trees
can withstand light freezing. |
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Comments |
Long-lived up to 200 years. |
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Cork Oak - Quercus suber |
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Plant Characteristics |
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Fruit/Flower/Aroma Characteristics |
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Plant
Height |
50 - 80 feet |
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Flower |
Not showy |
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Plant
Spread |
50 - 80 feet |
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Fruit |
Acorns |
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Growth
rate |
Slow |
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Leaves |
Evergreen |
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Comments |
Roasted seed
is a coffee substitute. |
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Culture |
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Soil |
Prefers good
deep fertile loam |
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Light |
Full sun, part
sun |
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Indoor
Culture |
Bonsai potential |
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Zone |
8-11 |
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Comments |
Drought tolerant
when established. |
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Tea Olive, Sweet Olive Osmanthus fragrans |
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Plant Characteristics |
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Fruit/Flower/Aroma Characteristics |
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Plant
Height |
20 feet, usually
less |
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Number
of Flowers |
Multitude of tiny flowers |
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Width |
6-8 feet |
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Flowers |
Extremely fragrant |
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Growth
Rate |
Slow |
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Season |
Winter, October through
February |
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Leaves |
Dark green, Broadleaf,
evergreen |
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Comments |
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Culture |
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Soil |
Is adaptable to most
any soil except very poor sandy soils. |
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Exposure |
Sun to part shade |
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Patio Culture |
Makes a great container
plant in areas otherwise too cold. Protect in winter. |
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Zone |
7B,8,9, 10 |
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Comments |
Tea Olive should
be planted more often but is difficult to find. |
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