Brushfields Camellia Bicolor Flowering Plant & Tree For Home..More

The Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae, native to eastern and southern Asia, particularly China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. These evergreen shrubs or small trees are prized for their glossy foliage and beautiful, long-lasting flowers.

🌸 Camellia Plant Description
🔹 Botanical Name: Camellia spp.
🔹 Common Name: Camellia
🌿 General Characteristics:
Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree

Height: Typically 6–12 feet, but can grow up to 20 feet depending on species and growing conditions

Spread: 5–10 feet

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

🌱 Leaves:
Glossy, dark green, leathery texture

Alternate arrangement

Oval or elliptical shape with serrated edges

🌸 Flowers:
Blooming season varies by species: Camellia japonica blooms in late winter to early spring; Camellia sasanqua in fall to early winter

Flowers are large and showy, 2–5 inches in diameter

Petal colors range from white, pink, and red to variegated combinations

Forms vary: single, semi-double, double, peony, or rose-form

Many are unscented, but some varieties (especially hybrids) may have a light fragrance

🌾 Fruit:
A dry capsule that splits open when mature to release seeds

🌍 Habitat & Growing Conditions:
Prefers acidic, well-drained, and organically rich soil

Needs partial shade; morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal

Sensitive to drought and extreme heat

Hardy in USDA zones 7–9 (some cold-hardy cultivars to zone 6)

🌺 Popular Species:
Camellia japonica – Classic camellia, larger flowers, shade-tolerant

Camellia sasanqua – Smaller leaves and flowers, more sun-tolerant

Camellia sinensis – The tea plant (leaves used to make green and black tea)

🌼 Uses:
Ornamental landscaping shrub or hedge

Container planting

Cut flowers for indoor decoration

Leaves of Camellia sinensis used for tea production