Family: Theaceae
(tee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a) Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) Cultivar: Black Tie
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Height 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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 ShadeLight Shade Bloom Color RedBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Foliage EvergreenTextured Unknown |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings By grafting Seed Collecting UnknownCategory ShrubsTrees Soil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Where to Grow Unknown |