Camellia
Camelliasinensis 'Madison Tea'

Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species: sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Madison Tea
Hybridized by Tsubaki Camellias 2008

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Pale Pink

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By grafting
By budding
By simple layering

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs