Camellia japonica 'K. Sawada' (K. Sawada Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'K. Sawada' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| References | Camellia japonica 'K. Sawada'. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/54357/Camellia-japonica-K-Sawada/Details |
| Origin | Mobile, Alabama, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0- 35 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Spread | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in part shade, with consistently moist, acidic soils. Prefers organically rich soil with mulch. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green, about 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Double white flowers, 8-10 cm across. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'K. Sawada', form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'K. Sawada', leaf, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'K. Sawada', flower, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
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