Camellia japonica 'Julia France' (Julia France Common Camellia, Julia France Japanese Camellia )


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusCamellia
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Julia France'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginCharleston, South Carolina

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17.7 - 1.7
Temperature (°F)0 - 35
Height1 - 4 m
Spread2 - 4 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, December

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeTrellises, border plantings, and foundations.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves evergreen, glossy, dark green, elliptic in shape, and about 10 cm long.
Flower Description12 - 14 cm across with fluted petals, and light pink in colour.
Fruit DescriptionRound capsules, 1 - 3 cm in diameter.

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