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Camellia japonica

Common Camellia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Steve Mullany

 

Description

This beautiful evergreen shrub can reach 6-15' tall, depending on the variety. It is intended for growth in filtered sun to shade, with regular water and more in hot summer areas. They make excellent container plants. White, pink or red flowers bloom in winter. Camellia prefers well draining, acid soil. Mulch well to keep roots cool.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.