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Camellia


Camellia




Origin:  Himalayas, Japan, and Indonesia.
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Camellia
Category
Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-20 - 1
Temperature (°F)
-4 - 33.8
Height
0.6 - 6 m
Spread
0.9 - 3 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryOctoberNovemberDecember
General Description
Queen of the winter flowers, Camellias are attractive evergreen shrubs that are highly prized for their flowers, evergreen foliage, and compact shapely habit.
Cultivation
Prefers partial shade with consistently moist, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds. Rarely requires pruning, but if needed should be done just after blooming to avoid removing next year’s buds.
Pests
Diseases include leaf spots, anthracnose, black mold, petal blight, canker, and root rot. Pests include aphids, plant hoppers, and spider mites
Flower Description
Large fragrant flowers.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
The leaves of some Camellia species are processed for tea.
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