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Winter's Star Camellia

Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star'

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Overview

The Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Winter's Star') is an elegant evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 6-8 ft with a spread of 4-6 ft. Its glossy green leaves set a stunning backdrop for the profusion of vibrant pink blossoms that emerge in late winter to early spring. Ideal for creating a focal point in partial shade locations, this camellia thrives in well-drained, acidic soil and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — reaching heights of 6-8 ft with a spread of 4-6 ft
Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — this camellia thrives in well-drainedWinter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — Ideal for creating a focal point in partial shade locationsWinter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — The Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Winter's Star') is an elegant evergreen shrub

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
6–7 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — reaching heights of 6-8 ft with a spread of 4-6 ft
Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — this camellia thrives in well-drained
Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — Ideal for creating a focal point in partial shade locations
Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia Japonica 'Winter's Star') — The Winter's Star Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Winter's Star') is an elegant evergreen shrub

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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