Sasanqua Camellia, Autumn Camellia
Camelliasasanqua 'Jean May'

Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species: sasanqua (suh-SAN-kwuh)
Cultivar: Jean May

Height

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

Hardiness
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Pale Pink

Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By air layering

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs
Trees