Japanese Camellia
Camellia Japonica
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.
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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