Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua
Common Name: Sasanqua camellia
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape varies from upright and bushy to spreading and vine-like, somewhat more loose and open than Camellia japonica, with finer textured foliage
Height 4-10'
Spread 4-10'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors half-shade to full sun
Soil requires a well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 12, 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves elliptic, alternate, 2-3" long, crenate to dentate margins, thin, leathery, dark glossy green above, paler beneath
Flowers late fall, short-lived, flimsy – pink, white, red – variegated
Fruit globose berry – 3/4" diameter
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings, seed
 
Usage:
excellent espalier, hedge, container or bonsai plant – may be used as a sprawling groundcover to vining plant; some varieties bloom during Christmas season
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering
Fertilizing light applications of acid fertilized spring through fall
Pruning head back lightly after bloom to encourage bushiness
Pests/Diseases camellia petal blight, aphids, red spider mite
Special Conditions/Other mulch frequently through the year
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Theaceae

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