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Camellia salicifolia
Hong Kong Camellia, Willow-leaved Camellia
Origin: Hong Kong and Taiwan.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| salicifolia |
| 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 |
| 2-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in full to partial sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Branches are thin and greyish brown. |
| Leaf Description |
| Pale green and oblong-lanceolate and smooth, 7 to 8 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| White, soft petals with white anthers, blooms lightly fragrant. |
| 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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