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Japanese camellia

Japanese camellia

Camellia japonica

shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 7a – Zone 10b

Japanese camellia is a glossy-leaved evergreen shrub prized for its elegant flowers in shades of red, pink, or white that bloom in winter and early spring. It makes an excellent specimen or screening plant in sheltered locations with partial shade.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
6–15′ tall × 6–12′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 7aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

WinterSpring

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

mid successionalclimax

Native Range

Japan

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerowedible

Edible Parts

flower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, grafting

Companion Planting

Plants well with