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Camellia japonica | Common Camellia - 280-290cm, 55lt

Camellia japonica | Common Camellia - 280-290cm, 55lt

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Camellia japonica is an attractive variable evergreen shrub that counts over 300 000 cultivars. It has leathery, glossy, oval, dark green leaves and spectacular flowers that usually bloom in late winter to spring and last three to four weeks. Depending on the variety, flowers range from miniature to huge, and its colour from pure white to soft pink and dark red. Camellia japonica thrives in fertile, rich, slightly acidic soil, moist and well-drained. It prefers partial shade and needs to be protected from the afternoon sun and the wind. It is slow to establish and slow to grow but once established it can live very long. Too much sun, shade, and cold weather can reduce blooming. It doesn’t like temperature changes, irregular watering, or to be moved. It’s susceptible to a number of fungal diseases. Camellia japonica is a stunning shrub great for cottage and urban gardens, for beds and borders, backgrounds, and informal hedges. Suitable for growing in containers. Grows very well in conservatories.
  • Common Name

    Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia

  • Family

    Theaceae

  • Type

    evergreen shrub

  • Pot Size

    55

  • Height (cm)

    280-290

  • Native To

    East Asia

  • Flower

    beautiful flowers that range from miniature to huge, from pure white to dark red

  • Foliage

    leathery, glossy, dark green leaves

  • Maturation period

    10–20 years

Key Info

Size & Spacing

Mature Height

8–12m

Mature Width

4–8m

Shape / habit

bushy, upright to spreading

Preferred Location

Orientation

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing, sheltered

Soil Type

acid and neutral soil, full sun to partial shade

Soil moisture

moist but well-drained, well-drained

Growing Period

Flower

late winter-spring

Foliage

all year

Fruit

summer

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During this time, we have developed a large stock of trees, mature evergreen shrubs, conifers, Japanese maples, cedars and olives. What sets us apart from a generic garden center is solid unwavering focus on trees and some bigger shrubs. You will find thousands of trees, hundreds of varieties and lots of experts who are working on the nursery and more than willing to help you to choose a plant for you.

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