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Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'

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Overview

The Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is an exquisite evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit, reaching up to 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width. It showcases dazzling formal double white blooms, typically spanning 3-4 inches across. This variety thrives in partial shade and well-drained acidic soil. It's ideal for accentuating woodland borders or as a standout specimen in cooler climates. USDA Zones 8-10.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem') — reaching up to 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width
Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem') — The Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is an exquisite evergreen shrub with a compact growth

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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Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem') — reaching up to 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width
Nuccio's Gem Shade Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Nuccio's Gem') — The Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' is an exquisite evergreen shrub with a compact growth

Photograph: 阿橋 HQ, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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