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Camellia japonica
'Pope John XXIII'
Pope John XXIII Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Pope John XXIII' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-40 |
| Height |
| 1-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Good as hedges, screening, or woodland edging. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils. Grows best in partial shade or filtered sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils or standing water. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Thick, glossy, dark green leaves. 8 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Formal double flower. Petals are white with a satin feel. 8 to 10 cm across. |
| Fruit Description |
| Round 1-2 cm capsules. |
| 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. |
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