camphor tree

noun

1. a tree, Cinnamomum camphora, of the laurel family, grown in eastern Asia and yielding camphor.

camphor tree

noun

1. a lauraceous evergreen E Asian tree, Cinnamomum camphora, whose aromatic wood yields camphor
2. any similar tree, such as the dipterocarpaceous tree Dryobalanops aromatica of Borneo

Word History and Origins

Origin of camphor tree¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Basically, Solberg said, except for the creeping fig lacing the chimney and the giant camphor tree on the parkway in front, any plants in the ground of their new landscape are California native plants; others, like his succulents and dwarf lemon, are planted in pots.

From Los Angeles Times

There was a final and unexpected challenge, when Pham and Solberg were forced to remove a large camphor tree that provided privacy and filtered shade in their backyard.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s very good, it’s a camphor tree.

From Los Angeles Times

I serially misidentified a row of New Zealand Christmas trees, a sweetgum and a camphor tree, none of which look like a deodar cedar, which is immensely tall, with gracefully spaced, almost perpendicular branches.

From Los Angeles Times

Over there was the camphor tree, where a giant Totoro lay regally beside some oversize donguri.

From New York Times