Quercus

Camphor-tree

Cinnamomum camphora

Not native to South Carolina

Do not plant. Listed invasive in South Carolina.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

7CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including SC

Genus host records with ranges including SC · Cinnamomum

  • Callosamia prometheaPromethea Silkmoth, Promethea Moth
  • Callosamia securiferaSweetbay Silkmoth, Carolina Silk Moth
  • Oiketicus abbotiiAbbot's Bagworm Moth
  • Papilio glaucusEastern Tiger Swallowtail
  • Papilio palamedesPalamedes Swallowtail
  • Papilio troilusSpicebush Swallowtail
  • Selenisa sueroidesTailpipes, Pale-Edged Selenisa Moth
Shropshire & Tallamy 2025, Lepidoptera of North America north of Mexico, ZooKeys 1261 (ODbL)
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Lauraceae
Hardiness
Zones 9b–11b
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral
Flower color
Green or white

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Camphor tree; Cinnamomum camphora

Conservation status

South Carolina rankNot available
Global rankGNR
SC statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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