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Camellia Japonica: Exquisite Asian Evergreen for Part Shade Gardens

Camellia Japonica, an evergreen shrub native to Asia, flourishes in part shade, bearing beautiful red, pink, and white flowers in early spring. With thick, glabrous leaves and a height of 7' to 12', it is an excellent choice for hedges or as a specimen plant. This plant is propagated by cuttings and is best suited for Zones 7 to 9, showcasing a stunning display in the fall with brown capsules. Cultivate in clay soil, avoiding early morning sun exposure.

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Camellia Japonica: Exquisite Asian Evergreen for Part Shade Gardens

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  1. Botanical Name CAMELLIA JAPONICA

  2. PRONUNCIATION • ka - MEAL- yah jah - PON - ih- kah

  3. Common Name • Camellia Japonica

  4. Family • Theaceae

  5. Life Cycle • Evergreen perennial

  6. Growth Habit • Shrub • Height 7’ - 12’ • Width 5’ - 7’ • Upright

  7. Arrangement and composition • Alternate and simple

  8. Leaf • Ovate • Length 3” - 4” • Width 2”

  9. Margin • Finely Serrated

  10. Veins • Pinnate

  11. Flower • Early Spring • Red, Pink, White and shades • Singles and doubles

  12. Fruit • Fall • Brown Capsule

  13. Exposure • Part Shade

  14. Growth • Medium

  15. Use • Hedge • Specimen

  16. Description • Leaf is larger than Camellia sasanqua • Thick and glabrous • Many cultivars

  17. Cultural Practices • Plant in spot that gets no early morning sun. • In clay, plant shallow • Propagate by cuttings

  18. Problems • Tea scale

  19. Zone • 7 - 9

  20. Native of • Asia

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