Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Camellia japonica |
Principal Common Name | Camellia |
Common Name(s) | Common Camellia |
Synonym | |
Description | A large evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green leathery leaves. There is an extensive range in flower color. |
General Comments | There is a long list of varieties selected for the form, flower color, flower time and size. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Japan |
Height Range | 6 - 12 FT |
Spread Range | 6 - 12 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 12 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Dark Green |
Leaf Texture | Glossy : Leathery : Smooth |
Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
Flower Color | Pink : Red : White |
Flower Time | Spring : Fall : Winter |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average : Difficult |
Light Preferences | Part Sun : Partial Shade : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Loam : Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Heavy : Medium |
Outstanding Features | Evergreen : Flower : Foliage : Form |
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