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Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Margaret Davis'

Camellia japonica

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Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
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Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage
Evergreen
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Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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