Camellia japonica | Common Camellia - 280-290cm, 55lt Birch Late frosts may damage the

Late frosts may damage the flower buds

slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with deeply lobed palmate foliage

Great alternative to Box or Buxus sempervirens because it is resistant to Box blight and not prone to leaf scorch when pruned

dramatic foliage that can be used in various garden combinations

pure white flowers bloom in clusters in April and May

Camellia japonica | Common Camellia - 280-290cm, 55lt Birch Late frosts may damage theCamellia japonica is an attractive variable evergreen shrub that counts over 300 000 cultivars. It has leathery, glossy, oval, dark green leaves and spectacular flowers that usually bloom in late winter to spring and last three to four weeks. Depending on the variety, flowers range from miniature to huge, and its colour from pure white to soft pink and dark red. Camellia japonica thrives in fertile, rich, slightly acidic soil, moist and well drained.