Camellia japonica 'Marie Mackall' (Marie Mackall Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Marie Mackall' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Originated at the Kramer Brothers Nursery, Upland, 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 | 1-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1-1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Poor salt tolerance and this will l not do well in coastal areas. Good as seasonal colour accent, screening, and along woodland edges. |
| 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. |
| Leaf Description | Thick, glossy, dark green leaves grow 7-8 cm long, with serrated edges. |
| Flower Description | Formal double flower grows 12-13 cm across. Light pink, becoming darker pink towards the edges and with yellow anthers. |
| Fruit Description | Round capsules, 1-2 cm around. |
Photographs
Camellia japonica 'Marie Mackall', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Marie Mackall', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Marie Mackall', flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Camellia japonica 'Marie Mackall', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.