Scientific Name
Camellia oleifera

Common Name
Tea-oil camellia

 
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter
Height: 10 to 15 feet
Width: 10 to 12 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright, irregular, densely branched shrub with a pyramidal habit
Flower/Fruit: 2 to 2.5" white or pink flowers in fall/winter; bright yellow stamens; fragrant
Foliage: Alternate, simple, lustrous, leathery dark green leaves; 1 to 3" long
Comments: Cold hardy to 10°F; best grown with morning shade
Cultivars: Lu Shan Snow
   

 


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