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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 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — provide a lush backdrop for the flowers; multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden, image 79

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

Type
Shrub
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — regular watering during dry periods; the blooms are large and conspicuous, image 67
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — regular watering during dry periods; the blooms are large and conspicuous, image 115
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Camellia japonica, or Japanese Camellia, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy, dark green leaves, image 97
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — and minimal pruning to shape the plant or remove dead and damaged wood are recommended; shrub for half or shade
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — shrub for half or shade
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — The blooms are large and conspicuous; regular watering during dry periods, image 58
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — <br><br>For the client to ensure the health and beauty of their Camellia japonica; it features large, image 114
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — <br><br>Ideally suited for USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — where they can receive partial to full shade; typically about 2 to 4 inches long
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden; provide a lush backdrop for the flowers, image 94
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — with some varieties boasting variegated or streaked petals; providing a visual feast from late winter, image 57
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — with some varieties boasting variegated or streaked petals; providing a visual feast from late winter, image 105
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — providing a visual feast from late winter through spring; with some varieties boasting variegated or, image 60
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — Ideal for formal landscapes and woodland gardens, it offers year-round interest and is hardy to USDA Zone, image 101
Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica) — although some cultivars can attain a height of up to 20 feet under optimal conditions
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