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Japanese camellia

Japanese camellia

Camellia japonica

shrub part shade💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 10b

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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
Family
Theaceae

Native Range

Japan

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with