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.

Sasanqua Camellia is an evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant flowers that bloom in fall and winter when few other plants are in bloom. It tolerates more sun and heat than Japanese Camellias, making it more adaptable to warmer gardens.

An evergreen shrub cultivated for centuries for its leaves, which are processed into tea. Produces small white flowers in autumn and prefers cool, humid climates with consistent moisture.