Japanese camellia

Camellia japonica

Shrub10×8 mzone 7–9full shade

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

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Uses

Edible2 of 10

Medicinal3 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

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Japanese camellia

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