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Camellia sasanqua


Christmas Camellia or Yuletide Camellia




Origin:  Japan (Ryukyu Islands) and China.
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Species
sasanqua
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-10 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)
14 - 23
Height
5 m
Spread
3 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
OctoberNovemberDecember
General Description
An evergreen shrub with abundant white flowers that bloom from early autumn to mid-winter.
Cultivation
Full sun in a slightly acidic soil, moist but well-drained soil with protection from cold winter winds.
Shape
5 m tall shrub with a rounded, bushy shape.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Grey leaf spot and soot disease.
Habitat
Found growing to 900 m.
Leaf Description
Ellipsoid shape, about 3 - 7cm long and 1 - 3cm broad, shiny above and finely serrate margin.
Flower Description
5 - 7cm in diameter with 5 - 8 petals.
Fruit Description
Fruit is a capsule containing 1 - 2 seeds.
Colour Description
The bark is a greyish-brown colour. Leaves are a brownish-green colour. Flowers are whitish-red.
Texture Description
Leaves are a leathery texture and bark is medium in texture.
Propagation
Commonly through cuttings in May.
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