Cinnamomum camphora is one of the four famous trees in South China. People often plant it on both sides of roads or gardens. It can not only green the city and bring shade to people, but also has strong abilities of dust absorption, dust retention, water conservation, soil consolidation and sand prevention.
Appearance characteristics of Cinnamomum camphora:
1, Cinnamomum camphora is very tall, and adult Cinnamomum camphora can reach 50 to 60 meters.
2. The crown of Cinnamomum camphora is semicircle, which extends widely and is green all year round.
3. Cinnamomum camphora will give off the fragrance of camphor.
4. Cinnamomum camphora has smooth bark and green color when it is young. With the growth, the bark began to turn yellowish brown or grayish brown, and the epidermis had rough lines.
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What are the beautiful meanings of camphor tree?
1, fengshui tree
Cinnamomum camphora has existed since ancient times, and people began to plant it thousands of years ago. In the folk, camphor tree is often regarded as a feng shui tree, symbolizing longevity and auspiciousness. Cinnamomum camphora has the reputation of Cinnamomum camphora as "Empress Cinnamomum camphora", which is a traditional belief, so that their children can recognize Cinnamomum camphora as their stepmother and live as long as "Empress Cinnamomum camphora"; It used to be said that my daughter would plant camphor trees so that her daughter could be married as a dowry in the future. There are still places where camphor trees are regarded as feng shui trees, so as to bless the village's bumper harvest every year and the villagers' safety.
2. Happiness tree
There are many wonderful legends about camphor trees among the people. According to legend, in ancient times, a couple once helped the crane to heal and released the camphor tree under the tree. Since then, two camphor trees have grown in front of and behind the house, and the husband and wife have taken good care of them. Since then, the couple's family has gradually begun to be well-off, living a happy life, and their children and grandchildren are full. So people also call camphor tree a happy tree.
3. Keep your promise
Although the growth rate of Cinnamomum camphora is not fast, its age can reach a thousand years, and it stands firm in hard struggle, which shows its tenacious vitality. The tree saying of Cinnamomum camphora is "sit still and watch the lotus blossom and fall", which is the tree saying of Cinnamomum camphora. It is neither humble nor supercilious, and its unpretentious, restrained and unassuming qualities are worth learning. People often worship under the camphor tree. Why? It turns out that camphor tree also expressed its commitment to people.
Reference: Zhangshu-Baidu Encyclopedia