Description:
Originating in China and Japan, Camphor Laurel is a fast growing large
stout rough barked tree with pale green glossy leaves up to 20m.
Leaves are light green and glossy with a wavy margin and yellow mid-rib. The
under surface is dull green. When crushed, they smell strongly of camphor. Twigs
are often red
Masses of small white insignificant flowers occurring in spring.
Fruit is a 10mm round berry which turns black ripening in autumn and early
winter
Dispersal:
Spread by birds and other animals into bushland.
Impact on Bushland:
Invades moist bushland slopes and gullies, creating dense shade. Aggressively
replaces native trees including koala and possum food trees.
Control:
| Manual: |
Reshoots after cutting and poisoning, and also suckers from its roots. |
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Hand pull seedlings |
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If removing from waterways or very steep land, please contact your local
control authority for advice |
| Chemical: |
Please contact your local control authority for
advice on chemical control. |
Similar Species:
Suggested Alternatives:
Water Gum (Tristaniopsis laurina) to 15m, Lillypilly (Acmena smithii)
to 10m, Blue Cherry (Syzygium oleosum) up to 8m.
Or introduced species such as Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) to 15m, and Bay
Laurel (Laurus nobilis) to 6m
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