Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Common Name: Japanese camellia
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, rounded or pyramidal, depending on variety – usually taller than wide
Height 5-10' (20')
Spread 6-8'
Growth Rate slow/moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors partial sun/shade – full sun along coast
Soil well-draining, acidic, composted soil
Hardiness hardy, avoid dry heat (zones 4-9, 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic-oval-ovate, finely serrate, dark green, 2-4" long, leathery
Flowers many forms depending on variety – single, double, white, pink, red – mostly late winter
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
accent shrub for flowers, medium to large filler, espalier, container plant, excellent for mixing with azaleas, ferns and other acid-loving plants
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular – tolerates heavy if drainage is good
Fertilizing acid, monthly from April to December
Pruning little is required – prune to shape after blooming
Pests/Diseases scale, aphids, spider-mite; camellia petal blight
Special Conditions/Other clean up flowers, keep soil mulched
 
Origin: China
Family: Theaceae

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