Tuesday 1 March 2016

Camellia lutchensis


  • Common Name - fragrant camellia
  • Botanical Name - Camellia lutchensis
  • Family - Theaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Stem/Bark - smooth, grey
  • Leaf - simple, elliptical shape, acute apex, serrate margin
  • Flower - solitary flowers, showy, white, January - March
  • Fruit - insignificant
  • Habit - spreading, upright
  • Form - oval, rounded
  • Size - 3-5 m
  • Culture - full sun/part shade, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant, spring interest

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