Camellia japonica
'Marie Mackall'
Marie Mackall Camellia
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Marie Mackall' |
| 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 |
| 1-2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1-1.5 m |
| Landscape |
| Poor salt tolerance and this will l 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, 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. |
| 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. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Originated at the Kramer Brothers Nursery, Upland, California, United States of America. |