CamelliaCamellia sasanqua
This evergreen has dark green glossy leaves, dense branching, and produces lovely deep pink blooms in the fall for southern gardens. Grows to 6'-10' tall and wide. (zones 7-9)
Zones 7 - 9
Hardiness Zones: Zones 7 - 9
The Camellia can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Camellia can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Evergreen
Type of tree:
The Camellia falls into the following type(s): Evergreens, Evergreen Shrubs, Flowering Trees, Shrubs
The Camellia falls into the following type(s): Evergreens, Evergreen Shrubs, Flowering Trees, Shrubs
6' - 10' High
Mature Height:
The Camellia grows to be 6' - 10' feet in height.
The Camellia grows to be 6' - 10' feet in height.
6' - 10' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Camellia has a spread of about 6' - 10' at full maturity.
The Camellia has a spread of about 6' - 10' at full maturity.
Slow Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a slow growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This Camellia does well in full sun, partial shade.
This Camellia does well in full sun, partial shade.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Camellia grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.
The Camellia grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.
Oval Shape
Shape:
This Camellia has oval shape.
This Camellia has oval shape.
More Info
The Camellia can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
This evergreen has green glossy leaves, dense branching, and produces uncommonly lovely deep pink blooms in the fall for southern gardens. Grows to 6'-10' tall snd wide. (zones 7-9)
Wildlife Value:
Squirrels and birds feast upon camellia seeds. Deer eat both young and mature camellias, but rabbits concentrate their nibbling on the young, tender plants.