Camellia sasanqua

Also Known As

Christmas Camellia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Camellia sasanqua plant details

Camellia sasanqua is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia sasanqua

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia sasanqua

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has small white flowers (really small 1/2"). Our 15 to 18 year old plant is 18" by 18" and makes a pretty arching shrub. Can't honestly remember when it flowers, but C. sasanqua blooms in fall. We can't grow another C. sasanqua but C. sasanqua "Nana" was unharmed after 10° F.

By: Gossler Farms

Sasanqua camellias bear a profusion of lightly scented flowers that can appear as early as September for early bloomers, October for midseason bloomers, and December for late bloomers. The growth habit of these cultivars varies in form from low and compact, to upright and bushy, to 20' tall with a 10' spread. Leaves are evergreen, 1½-3" long, and dark, glossy green. They can tolerate full sun once established, but the roots must be kept cool.