Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Camelliajaponica 'Kishu-tsukasa'

Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Cultivar: Kishu-tsukasa
Additional cultivar information: (aka Admiral Nimitz, Admiral Nimitz Variegated, Captain John Sutter)

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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

Foliage
Red
White/Near White

Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured

Seed Collecting

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs