Bring classic luxury to your space with Japanese Camellia. Its glossy evergreen foliage and show-stopping blooms instantly elevate entrances, patios, and bright indoor areas. With consistent moisture, acidic soil, and stable temperatures, Camellia rewards you with a long flowering season and a timeless, gift-worthy look.
Common Name: Japanese Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Former Name: Not available
Plant Type: Flowering shrub
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0617
Alternative Names:
Tsubaki
Japanese rose
كاميليا
Order: Ericales
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Camellia
Species: C. japonica
Native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China. Widely cultivated in temperate regions worldwide for ornamental use.
Leaves: Evergreen, glossy dark green, elliptic to ovate, 5–11 cm long with finely serrated margins.
Flowers: Large (5–9 cm diameter), single, semi-double, or double; colors range from white to deep red, often variegated; bloom period late winter to spring.
Bark: Smooth, gray-brown.
Growth Habit: Dense, bushy shrub with an upright to rounded form.
Height: Typically 2–4 m (6–13 ft), up to 6 m in ideal conditions.
Spread: 2–3 m (6–10 ft).
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, approx. 30–60 cm (1–2 ft) per year.
Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight. Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal.
Maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Requires acidic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Enrich with organic matter such as peat moss or compost. Good aeration and drainage are essential to prevent root rot.
Optimal range 10–21 °C (50–70 °F). Hardy to USDA zones 7–9; select cultivars tolerate down to –10 °C (14 °F). Prefers moderate humidity; protect from extreme heat and frost.
Apply an acid-forming fertilizer (camellia or azalea formula) in early spring after flowering and again in mid-summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Moderate care required. Prune lightly immediately after flowering to shape and remove dead wood. Maintain a 5–7 cm mulch layer. Monitor for pests and diseases regularly.
Propagation methods include semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with rooting hormone, air layering, grafting onto compatible rootstocks, and seed (though seedlings may not true-to-type).
Pests: Aphids, scale insects, mites, weevils.
Diseases: Root rot (Phytophthora), camellia flower blight (Ciborinia camelliae), leaf gall (Exobasidium camelliae), dieback (glassy-winged sharpshooter vector).
Physiological Issues: Iron chlorosis in alkaline soils, bud drop from temperature fluctuations.
Ornamental specimen and hedge plant with striking winter–spring blooms. Popular in cut-flower arrangements. Seeds produce tsubaki oil used in cosmetics and hair care. Cultural and symbolic significance in Japan.
Non-toxic to humans and common household pets (cats and dogs) according to available data. Generally considered safe for home and garden use.
Bring classic luxury to your space with Japanese Camellia. Its glossy evergreen foliage and show-stopping blooms instantly elevate entrances, patios, and bright indoor areas. With consistent moisture, acidic soil, and stable temperatures, Camellia rewards you with a long flowering season and a timeless, gift-worthy look.
Common Name: Japanese Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia japonica
Former Name: Not available
Plant Type: Flowering shrub
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0617
Alternative Names:
Tsubaki
Japanese rose
كاميليا
Order: Ericales
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Camellia
Species: C. japonica
Native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China. Widely cultivated in temperate regions worldwide for ornamental use.
Leaves: Evergreen, glossy dark green, elliptic to ovate, 5–11 cm long with finely serrated margins.
Flowers: Large (5–9 cm diameter), single, semi-double, or double; colors range from white to deep red, often variegated; bloom period late winter to spring.
Bark: Smooth, gray-brown.
Growth Habit: Dense, bushy shrub with an upright to rounded form.
Height: Typically 2–4 m (6–13 ft), up to 6 m in ideal conditions.
Spread: 2–3 m (6–10 ft).
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, approx. 30–60 cm (1–2 ft) per year.
Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight. Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal.
Maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Requires acidic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Enrich with organic matter such as peat moss or compost. Good aeration and drainage are essential to prevent root rot.
Optimal range 10–21 °C (50–70 °F). Hardy to USDA zones 7–9; select cultivars tolerate down to –10 °C (14 °F). Prefers moderate humidity; protect from extreme heat and frost.
Apply an acid-forming fertilizer (camellia or azalea formula) in early spring after flowering and again in mid-summer. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds; follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Moderate care required. Prune lightly immediately after flowering to shape and remove dead wood. Maintain a 5–7 cm mulch layer. Monitor for pests and diseases regularly.
Propagation methods include semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with rooting hormone, air layering, grafting onto compatible rootstocks, and seed (though seedlings may not true-to-type).
Pests: Aphids, scale insects, mites, weevils.
Diseases: Root rot (Phytophthora), camellia flower blight (Ciborinia camelliae), leaf gall (Exobasidium camelliae), dieback (glassy-winged sharpshooter vector).
Physiological Issues: Iron chlorosis in alkaline soils, bud drop from temperature fluctuations.
Ornamental specimen and hedge plant with striking winter–spring blooms. Popular in cut-flower arrangements. Seeds produce tsubaki oil used in cosmetics and hair care. Cultural and symbolic significance in Japan.
Non-toxic to humans and common household pets (cats and dogs) according to available data. Generally considered safe for home and garden use.