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    • Photo of Camellia japonica 'Big Red' flower by Forestfarm

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    Camellia japonica 'Big Red'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Camellia japonica 'Big Red' plant details

    Camellia japonica 'Big Red' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia japonica 'Big Red'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: theaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, hedge, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia japonica 'Big Red'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    HUGE! (4-5") intensely red!, loose fully double flowers on a background of glossy dark-green foliage make this upright 8-12' shrub a real showcase late winter into spring. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Camellia japonica 'Big Red' plant

    How to Grow Camellia japonica 'Big Red'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Camellia japonica 'Unryu'

    aka Contorted Camellia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Camellia japonica 'Unryu' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-15'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
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    Camellia x williamsii 'Brigadoon'

    aka Camellia 'Brigadoon', Camellia williamsii 'Brigadoon'

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-15'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
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    Camellia x williamsii 'Donation'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-15'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Camellia x williamsii 'Donation' flower by plant lust
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    Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie'

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie' by Gossler Farms
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