Camellia transnokoensis (Mount Noko Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | transnokoensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The species is native to Taiwan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 30 °F |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | By semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Pests | Susceptible to aphids, scale insect and vine weevil, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia petal blight and camellia yellow mottle virus. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Upright and compact. |
| Leaf Description | Simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description | Single, scented, white flowers 3 - 4 cm across. |
Photographs
Camellia transnokoensis, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia transnokoensis, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia transnokoensis, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia transnokoensis, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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