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Camellia
'Dr. Burnside'
Dr. Burnside Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Cultivar |
| 'Dr. Burnside' |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| down to -15°C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| down to 5°F |
| Height |
| Up to 9 m |
| Spread |
| UP to 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Prefers a rich well-drained soil with regular watering during dry weather. |
| Shape |
| Rounded to broadly spreading. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| May be prone to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves |
| Flower Description |
| Very large, semi-double red to dark pink flowers. |
| Notable Specimens |
| National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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