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Camellia japonica
'Mrs. D. W. Davis'
Mrs. D. W. Davis Camellia
Origin: Hybridized by D.W. Davis in Seffner, Florida, United States of America.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Mrs. D. W. Davis' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-40 |
| Height |
| 3 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in partial shade and rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Dark green, thick, 7-8 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| Semi-double flowering, pale pink or white in colouring with a white centre. Grow 15 cm across with 15-20 petals. |
| Fruit Description |
| Round capsules, 3-4 cm in diameter. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. 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. |
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