Camellia japonica 'Tama Electra' (Tama Electra Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Tama Electra' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Originated in Altadena, California, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-30 |
| Height | 2.5-3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green leaves with acute apex. |
| Flower Description | Dark red, bordered with white and golden yellow anthers |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Tama Electra', form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Tama Electra', leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Tama Electra', flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.