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Camellia x williamsii
'China Clay'
China Clay Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| x williamsii |
| Cultivar |
| 'China Clay' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 metres |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 2.5 metres |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A medium-sized shrub of lax habit, with semi-double, white flowers to 10 cm across. |
| Landscape |
| Uses include, beds, borders, hedges, screens, patio, containers, walls and fences. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in a neutral or acid soil that is humus-rich, moist and free-draining in a semi-shaded area. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Aphids, scale insects and vine weevils. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Showy flowers either solitary or clustered. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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