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Buy Camellia japonica 'April Tryst'

Also Known As

Camellia 'April Tryst'
Camellia x 'April Tryst'
Camellia x japonica x oleifera 'April Tryst'
April Tryst Camellia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'
W: 6'-6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Camellia japonica 'April Tryst' plant details

Camellia japonica 'April Tryst' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'April Tryst'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'April Tryst'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Double C. japonica with red flowers. C. 'April Tryst' is supposedly much hardier than most camellia japonicas.

By: Gossler Farms

Showy, deep rose-red anemone-type blooms with a delightful pom-pom in the middle! Its flowers are produced heavily in spring (hence the 'April') and they really standout against the glossy deep-green foliage of this upright 5-8' hardy shrub; a wonderful foundation or hedge plant. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This profusely blooming evergreen shrub has an upright growth habit and displays striking red, anemone-form flowers. Blooms compliment the glossy green foliage in mid to late spring. Growth Rate medium