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Camellia japonica
'China Doll'
China Doll Camellia
Origin: Introduced by H. Shackleford, Albany, Georgia, United States of America.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'China Doll' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2- H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -20.5 - 1.7 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 35 |
| Height |
| 2-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Habit of growth is upright with dense foliage. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are evergreen, glossy dark green, and about 6 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Blush white edged coral pink blooms, mass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens. |
| 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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