Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Theaceae

Genus:

Camellia

Species:

Camellia parviflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with consistent moisture and partial shade; fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI