Japanese Camellia

Camellia Japonica

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Overview

Camellia japonica, or Japanese Camellia, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy, dark green leaves. Renowned for its showy winter to spring blooms, it features large flowers in hues of pink, red, or white, each spanning 3-5 inches. Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, and matures to 6-12 feet tall and wide. Ideal for formal landscapes and woodland gardens, it offers year-round interest and is hardy to USDA Zone 7.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–11Climate Temperate

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Camellia japonica, or Japanese Camellia, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy, dark green leaves

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Ideal for formal landscapes and woodland gardens, it offers year-round interest and is hardy to USDA Zone 7

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — typically about 2 to 4 inches long

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — provide a lush backdrop for the flowers

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — with some varieties boasting variegated or streaked petals

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Renowned for its showy winter to spring blooms

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, and matures to 6-12 feet tall and wide

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Ft.
Mature width: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Theaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — it features large flowers in hues of pink

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Ideal for formal landscapes and woodland gardens, it offers year-round interest and is hardy to USDA Zone 7

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — typically about 2 to 4 inches long

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — provide a lush backdrop for the flowers

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — with some varieties boasting variegated or streaked petals

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Renowned for its showy winter to spring blooms

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, and matures to 6-12 feet tall and wide

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — which range in color from pure white to deep red

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Camellia japonica, or Japanese Camellia, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy, dark green leaves

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — averaging 3 to 5 inches in diameter

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — <br><br>For the client to ensure the health and beauty of their Camellia japonica

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — where they can receive partial to full shade

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — the Japanese Camellia requires a sheltered position away from harsh winds

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — <br><br>Ideally suited for USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — The blooms are large and conspicuous

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — providing a visual feast from late winter through spring

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — although some cultivars can attain a height of up to 20 feet under optimal conditions

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — they reach a mature height and width of about 6 to 12 feet

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — avoidance of overhead irrigation to prevent petal blight

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — regular watering during dry periods

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Renowned for its showy winter to spring blooms; averaging 3 to 5 inches in diameter

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — and minimal pruning to shape the plant or remove dead and damaged wood are recommended

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden

Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — shrub with multi-colored and pink and white blooms

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