Borneo Camphor Tree
Dryobalanops aromatica
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Borneo Camphor Tree grows in partial shade and prefers rich moist tropical soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Borneo Camphor Tree
Borneo Camphor Tree growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich moist tropical soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 11-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Borneo Camphor Tree as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 8-15 years.
Plant Overview
Borneo Camphor Tree (Dryobalanops aromatica) is listed in the Dipterocarpaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2372
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Borneo Camphor Tree is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Rich moist tropical soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 11-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 11-12
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich moist tropical soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 8-15 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 8-15 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.