Camellia sasanqua 'Fuji-No-Mine' (Fuji No More Camellia, Autumn Camellia, Camellia Sasanqua Mine-no-yuki, Snow on the Ridge, Peak of Fuji)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | sasanqua |
| Cultivar | 'Fuji-No-Mine' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Cultivated in Japan in 1885. |
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 | 2-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good as hedges or screening, or woodland edging. Will also grow well in pots or containers with regular watering. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 20-30 °C. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun in cooler areas, filtered sun or shade in warmer areas. Needs organically rich soils with regular watering but will die in standing water. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Thin, light brown branches. |
| Leaf Description | The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and dark green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 6-7 cm long. |
| Flower Description | An informal double, rose shape, pure white petals with golden yellow anthers. |
Photographs
Camellia sasanqua 'Fuji-No-Mine', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia sasanqua 'Fuji-No-Mine', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia sasanqua 'Fuji-No-Mine', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia sasanqua 'Fuji-No-Mine', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.