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Camellia japonica
'Hazel E. Herrin'
Hazel E. Herrin Camellia
Origin: Originated in 1949 by Thomas E. Herrin, Sr. in Pensacola, Florida, United States of America.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Hazel E. Herrin' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8 - (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-30 |
| Height |
| 1-3 m |
| Spread |
| 2-4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Poor salt tolerance, will not do well in coastal areas. Good as seasonal colour accent, screening, and along woodland edges. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Thick, glossy, dark green leaves grow 7-8 cm long, and have serrated margins. |
| Flower Description |
| Semi-double flowers, to 12-13 cm. Rosy to bright pink with golden yellow anthers. Occasionally has petaloids. |
| Fruit Description |
| Round capsules to 1-2 cm. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings planted with rooting hormone. Will begin to root within 2 or 3 months at 20-30°C. |
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