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Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Showa-wabisuke'

Camelliajaponica

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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

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Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Sun Exposure
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)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Time
N/A
Foliage
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting

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Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Shrubs
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sonoma, California

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