Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Kicho'

Camelliajaponica

Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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
N/A
Foliage
Pale Yellow
Other Details
Other details
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By air layering
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:

Anniston, Alabama

Goleta, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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