What are the characteristics of camphor tree?

Cinnamomum camphora is very distinctive with rough bark and even texture. There is no mottle of poplar, and there is no nodule of willow.

Branches and trunks split in two and split in two, growing all the way. The crown is spherical in shape, drawing a beautiful curve in the sky. Zhangshu is the calligraphy of Dongpo, Su Like. Round and continuous, handsome and elegant, but quite satisfactory. If it is a hillside covered with camphor trees, it is Su Dongpo's peerless monument. Therefore, people who study art like to use camphor tree as a sketch object.

It is said that it is of great significance because there are many lines on camphor wood. So add a wooden character next to the word "Zhang" as the name of the tree. What is even more rare is that the whole camphor tree exudes a unique fragrance, which is often called Cinnamomum camphora by the people. Cinnamomum camphora has a special fragrance, which can repel insects, and gardeners hardly need to spray pesticides. In the folk, people often regard Cinnamomum camphora as a landscape tree and a geomantic tree, which means avoiding evil spirits, longevity and good luck.

Trunk of ancient camphor tree