Camellia x williamsii
'Muskoka'
Muskoka Camellia
Family |
Theaceae |
Genus |
Camellia |
Species |
x williamsii |
Cultivar |
'Muskoka' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 - 10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 to -10 |
Temperature (°F) |
down to 5 °F |
Height |
4 m |
Spread |
4 m |
Landscape |
Wallside, trellises, and Containers. |
Cultivation |
Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. |
Shape |
Bushy, upright. |
Pests |
Might be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Large, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy, elliptic, dark green leaves. |
Flower Description |
Semi-double, red-striped, deep pink, 10 cm wide flowers. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings. |