Camellia salicifolia (Hong Kong Camellia, Willow-leaved Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | salicifolia |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Hong Kong and Taiwan. |
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 | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in full to partial sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Branches are thin and greyish brown. |
| Leaf Description | Pale green and oblong-lanceolate and smooth, 7 to 8 cm long. |
| Flower Description | White, soft petals with white anthers, blooms lightly fragrant. |
Photographs
Camellia salicifolia, form. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia salicifolia, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia salicifolia, flower. Bok Tower Gardens. Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.