Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia 'Governor Mouton'

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)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
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
Bloom Time
N/A
Foliage
Red
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Shrubs
Trees
Regional

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

Jones, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

Echo, Louisiana

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Swansea, South Carolina

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Harvest, AL | January 2005 | positive

This is an old favorite of mine. It is very dependable and requires no special
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