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Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Richard Nixon'

Camelliajaponica

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Family

Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Pink

White/Near White

Other Details

Other details

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Propagation Methods

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2010 | positive

flowers quite variable on this one, from almost pure white to nearly dark pink, and numerous striped combinations in between

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