Types of Camelias
Camellias are evergreen shrubs that usually bloom in late fall, winter or early spring. Camellias grow slowly and require little maintenance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Japanese Camellias
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The Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica) is the most commonly used camellia plant in home landscaping. It grows 6 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide. The leaves are leathery and dark green. The flowers appear from September until April in variations of white, pink and red, depending on the variety.
Sasanqua Camellias
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The flowers of sasanqua camellia (Camellia sasanqua) are usually white and bloom in late fall to early winter. The leaves are dark shiny green and are smaller than those of the Japanese camellia or the Yennan camellia. It is a variable shrub from 1 to 12 feet tall, ranging from spreading to bushy to upright.
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Yennan Camellias
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The Yennan camellia (Camellia reticulata) is susceptible to cold and needs protection in the winter, except in southern California and in the deep South. It has an open form and grows 8 to 10 feet tall. The leaves are dull green and the flowers are the largest of the camellias. It is bred with other types of camellias to produce outstanding hybrids.
Tea-Oil Camellias
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The seeds of the tea-oil camellia (Camellia oleifera) are pressed to produce tea-oil for commercial use. The plant grows 20 feet tall and has glossy dark green leaves. The small white flowers bloom in the fall and winter.
Tea Camellias
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The leaves and buds of the tea camellia (Camellia sinensis) are used to make the popular beverages, green or black tea. The plant grows 4 to 6 feet tall and bears small white flowers in the fall.
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