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Camellia yuhsienensis
Origin: Hunan, China, introduced into cultivation in 1960
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| yuhsienensis |
| 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 |
| 3-4 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. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water. Needs protection from harsh weather. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Found in Southern China, both inland and in mountain areas. |
| Leaf Description |
| The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and pale green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 5-6 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Small, oval, single flowers are white with yellow anthers. The flower has a weeping habit and very fragrant. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 70-80 °F. |
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