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Camellia sinensis var. sinensis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, compact shrub with elliptic to oblong, toothed, dark green leaves and small, nodding, white flowers with prominent yellow stamens borne in late autumn and early winter

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. See camellia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning Group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil

Diseases

May be affected by honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers may be infected by camellia petal blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years