Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Camellia japonica


  • Common Name - Japanese camellia
  • Botanical Name - Camellia japonica
  • Family - Theaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Stem/Bark - brown
  • Leaf - simple, leathery texture, obovate shape, acuminate apex, cuneate base, serrate margin
  • Flower - solitary flowers, +11 petals, perfect, red/pink, February - May
  • Fruit - capsule, brown
  • Habit - dense, upright
  • Form - oval, vertical
  • Size - 10-15 m
  • Culture - part sun/part shade, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant, spring interest

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