Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Theaceae

Genus:

Camellia

Species:

Camellia salicifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed. Sow in acidic, well-drained medium at warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI