Camellia japonica
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Common Name —— Japanese camellia
Family —————— Theaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7
Form ——————— broadleaf shrub
Height/Spread ——– 2.0 – 6.0 m / 1.0 – 5.0 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; acidic
Sunlight —————- part shade to full shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; serrated; pointed tip; alternate; dark green top
Flower —————— late January; high summer temperature results in good flower
Limitation ————- prone to aphids, vine weevil and scales
Use ———————– as border; in courtyards and gardens
ID ————————- glossy leaves; winter flowers
