UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HORTICULTURE 3103 SUMMARY SHEET

SCIENTIFIC NAME
 
COMMON NAME
Camellia L. species and hybrids
 
Camellia
PLANT FAMILY
SIZE GROUP
PLANT TYPE
Theaceae
6
evergreen shrub


GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Pyramidal shrub, cold-hardy forms are irregular in form, slow growth rate.

ADAPTABILITY:
Moist, well-drained soils, high in organic material. Partial shade or morning sun only.

FUNCTIONS:
Shrub border, specimen.

PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Site carefully to prevent winter injury, cultivar selection is important in colder zones.

NATIVE RANGE:
Japan, Korea and China

USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones (6)7-10

SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Hybrids with C. oleifera as a parent tend to be more cold hardy. Extensive list of cultivars in Dirr.

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