Camellia yuhsienensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | yuhsienensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Hunan, China, introduced into cultivation in 1960 |
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 | 3-4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 70-80 °F. |
| 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. Needs protection from harsh weather. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found in Southern China, both inland and in mountain areas. |
| Leaf Description | The evergreen leaves are thick, glossy and pale green. Elliptical in shape, they grow 5-6 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Small, oval, single flowers are white with yellow anthers. The flower has a weeping habit and very fragrant. |
Photographs
Camellia yuhsienensis, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia yuhsienensis, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia yuhsienensis, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.