Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Mrs. Charles Cobb'

Camelliajaponica

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Trees
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Corte Madera, California

Fresno, California

Mission Viejo, California

Coushatta, Louisiana

Dallas, Texas

Herndon, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Corte Madera, CA | February 2005 | positive

Wow, oh, wow when she finally blooms! What luxurious showy deep red blooms she displays. I have to take better pictures. My "Mrs. Char...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2005 | positive

I love camellias as a foundation planting, and they do well. However they do grow very slowly! Of the 4 varieties I planted, Mrs. Charl...Read More

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