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Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Cardinal'

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

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Red

Other Details

Other details

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Propagation Methods

Evergreen

Textured

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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