Camellia x williamsii 'Muskoka' (Muskoka Camellia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Species | x williamsii |
| Cultivar | 'Muskoka' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | down to 5 °F |
| Height | 4 m |
| Spread | 4 m |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Bushy, upright. |
| Landscape | Wallside, trellises, and Containers. |
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. |
| Pests | Might be attacked by aphids, scale insects and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Large, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy, elliptic, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Semi-double, red-striped, deep pink, 10 cm wide flowers. |
Photographs
Camellia x williamsii ‘Muskoka’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Muskoka’, leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Camellia x williamsii ‘Muskoka’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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