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Camellia japonica

Japanese Camellia

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Steve Mullany

 

Description

An evergreen shrub or small tree, the Camellia japonica can reach 6-15' depending on the variety. It is intended for growth in part sun to shade, with average to little summer watering when established. They make excellent container plants.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.