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13th March 2013, 09:14 PM #1
Camphor Laurel
Milled a small butt log of Camphor Laurel for a client today,was gobsmacked at the colour and grain pattern...not milled much of it in the past,but i can see why people like it..really pretty stuff...i think it is destined for the local mens shed..
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13th March 2013, 09:41 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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I dislike you northerners immensely.
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13th March 2013, 10:23 PM #3
Just wondering Scott,does it grow down your way?...in mean,if it grows in China,you'd think it would do o.k down in your neck of the woods...MM .
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14th March 2013, 12:08 AM #4
Few more pics..
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14th March 2013, 08:36 AM #8
Camphor in Melb
Just did a quick search of Google, this is what I found
Cinnamomum camphoraCamphor Laurel
Cinnamomum camphora has been widely used throughout the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne because of its evergreen habit, ability to tolerate many soil types, and restricted size in the streetscape. Camphor Laurel trees can become up to 20m tall, as seen at the Royal Botanic Gardens, but typically, they are 6-8m trees on nature strips.
C. camphora originates in south-eastern Asia, and thrives in hot, moist conditions. In Melbourne, it grows relatively slowly and fruits little, whereas in Sydney it is a fast-growing, invasive weed species.
This tree is elegant for most of the year, although in Melbourne, it will become somewhat chlorotic in the colder weather. Its root system can be somewhat invasive, and probably should not be planted close to services or buildings. Many of the Camphor Laurels in Melbourne are 20 years + in age, and show good aging characters, although many have poor form resulting from poor early formative pruning.
Because of its usefulness as an in-fill tree for existing streetscapes, MTG are producing well-pruned, vigorous Camphor Laurels for the Melbourne market.
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I have some camphor laurel from Victoria, it smells the part but has no color.
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14th March 2013, 09:26 PM #12Skwair2rownd
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More pain for we viewers, eh MM???
It is indeed beautiful grain!!!
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14th March 2013, 09:34 PM #13
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14th March 2013, 10:35 PM #15
Two things....
1. Do you have some dimensions?
2. Don't, what ever you do, try to & sell that rubbish will you?Cliff.
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