Camellia japonica
'Tama Electra'
Tama Electra Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Tama Electra' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7-9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3-H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-17.8 - (-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) |
0-30 |
Height |
2.5-3 m |
Spread |
1-2 m |
Growth |
Medium |
Leaf Description |
Glossy, dark green leaves with acute apex. |
Flower Description |
Dark red, bordered with white and golden yellow anthers |
Notable Specimens |
Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |