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| Camellia japonica - Japanese Camellia |
| Family |
Theaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Camellia japonica |
| Common Name |
Japanese Camellia |
| Size |
10 - 15' tall with 6 - 10' spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 7 - 9 |
| Culture |
Prefers moist, acid, well-drained, high organic soils; part
shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Rose-like flowers in many colors and forms, flowers late fall through winter. |
| Landscape Use |
As a specimen especially in protected areas like courtyards, in a mixed shrub border. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Alternate, simple, evergreen, serrate, ovate-elliptic leaves; flowers around winter. |
| Notable Cultivars |
many, select varieties for cold hardiness in TN. |
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