Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Theaceae

Genus:

Camellia

Species:

Camellia sinensis var. madoensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly if allowed to dry. Fresh seeds germinate best at warm temperatures around 25-30°C.

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