Camellia japonica 'Nina Avery' (Nina Avery Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Nina Avery' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Hybridized on Avery Island, Louisiana, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a-9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.7 -(-3.8) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-25 |
| Height | 1.5 to 3m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good as background plants, under trees, or as a woodland border. Can grow in pots or containers. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in part-sun, warmer climate. Prefers rich and organic soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Thick, glossy, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Peony-style flower, pale pink and white with bright yellow anthers. |
| Fruit Description | 1 to 2 cm round fruit. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Nina Avery', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Nina Avery', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Nina Avery', flower. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.