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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    March 27, 2013
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    This article on Camphor trees has several suggestions on management of this plant: http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/node/101

    (The management section is about 1/3 of the way thru the article.)

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 7, 2014
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    They will not prevent them from growing. You may find issues with the flowers having enough water to grow, as the tree may use up the available water.

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  • Answered by
    LuvaLeigh on
    June 13, 2016
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    As long as your plants are mature it should not have any adverse reactions. If you have some concerns about the shavings robbing nitrogen from your existing plants you can incorporate them into a compost pile for a season and allow them to decompose a bit before adding them to your garden bed.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 21, 2017
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    During a dry spell or drought situation, 1 inch of water every 2 to 3 weeks.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/camphor-tree/camphor-tree-growing.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    April 26, 2018
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    Camphor are beautiful sub-tropical trees, native to southern China. Heat they can take if adequately irrigated, snow and sub-freezing temperatures of northern Arizona they cannot.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 18, 2018
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    It sounds like your soil is very slow to drain.

    Well draining soil is needed for success with many trees, including the Camphor Tree.

    I am concerned at the proximity you have these trees planted, both to each other and to a patio. This may not be the best tree for your location.
    This link will refresh you on the care and growing habit of this tree.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/camphor-tree/camphor-tree-growing.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 18, 2019
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    Camphor trees are very slow growing, to about 50' tall and about 60' wide. Tree root systems typically grow near the soil surface and extend one to one-and-one-half times the diameter of the tree canopy. Roots will naturally gravitate toward sources of water, which can include drainfields and leaky water pipes. To be on the safe side, provide 60-90 feet of space between underground sources of water and the trunk of a camphor tree.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/camphor-tree/camphor-tree-growing.htm

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