Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Theaceae

Genus:

Camellia

Species:

Camellia hiemalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed. Requires consistent moisture and warm temperatures around 20-24°C for optimal germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI