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ANX-FLOWER-0000035
Japanese Camellia
Camellia japonica
Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica), a broadleaf evergreen shrub of the Theaceae family, is the most widely cultivated camellia species, with thousands of ornamental cultivars and glossy dark-green foliage.
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- Theaceae
- Plant type
- Evergreen shrub
- Bloom color
- White, pink, red, yellow, and lavender
- Bloom season
- Winter to early spring (December-April depending on climate)
- Mature height
- 200-370 cm cm
- Sun requirements
- Part shade; needs protection from direct afternoon sun and wind
- Fragrance
- Little to no fragrance in most cultivars
- Native region
- Japan, China, and Korea
Growing
Growing Conditions
- Water requirements
- Consistent, even moisture; avoid wet or waterlogged soils.
- Climate requirements
- USDA hardiness zones 7-9, with some hardier cultivars to zone 6; dislikes temperature fluctuation and relocation.
- Soil types
- Moist, acidic (pH 5.5-6.5), loose, organically rich, well-drained soil.
- Propagation method
- Cuttings, grafting, seed
Ecology
Pollinators & Toxicity
- Pollinator value
- Self-sterile winter bloomer visited by honeybees and other insects for nectar and pollen when little else is flowering, though its floral structure evolved with limited bee specialization.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA.
Use
Uses & Economic Importance
- Uses
- Flowering shrub borders, hedging, foundation plantings, conservatory/container specimen in cooler climates
- Economic importance
- A major ornamental nursery crop with over 20,000 described cultivars worldwide and the state flower of Alabama; distinct from the economically dominant tea plant Camellia sinensis.
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