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Camellia japonica
'Ethel Davis'
Ethel Davis Camellia
Origin: Originated in Mobile, Alabama, United States of America, in 1938 by E.B. Davis.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Ethel Davis' |
| 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 |
| 1.5-2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1-1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas however it shows better tolerance to sun and heat than other cultivars. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Coral pink, light red flowers grow 10-11 cm across. The peony style flower is semidouble. |
| Fruit Description |
| Capsules are 1-2 cm across. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings taken in late spring, planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
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