Japanese camellia
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Japanese camellia is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Theaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 10 m
- Spread
- 8 m
- Growth
- slow
- Lifespan
- 500 years
- First yield
- after 7 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 6.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Japanese camellia: how big does it get?
Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 10 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 8 m. Growth is slow.
Japanese camellia: what site does it need?
Japanese camellia tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 6.5.
Japanese camellia: is it hardy?
Japanese camellia is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Japanese camellia: will it grow in Central Europe?
Japanese camellia is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Japanese camellia: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Japanese camellia are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Japanese camellia: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 2/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 5/10.
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