Camellia japonica – Camellia japonica

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Camellia japonica – Camellia japonica

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Specifications
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Height
5 – 8 m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs green, bark grey-brown to grey, smooth
Leaf
evergreen, ovate to elliptical, 5-10 cm long, glossy dark green
Flowers
axillary, single or in pairs, 5-12.5 cm, in many colours, November-April
Fruits
woody capsule, dark green, later lignified brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good, no sea wind
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad conical ovoid/egg-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green orange/red pink white April December February March November average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Camellia japonica

Camellia japonica can eventually reach a height of 5 – 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Camellia japonica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 – 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Camellia japonica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Camellia japonica with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Camellia japonica blooms in february, march, april, november, december.
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