Camellia sasanqua 'Moonshadow'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Camellia sasanqua 'Moonshadow' plant details

Camellia sasanqua 'Moonshadow' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter cream and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia sasanqua 'Moonshadow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, fall color, long-blooming, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia sasanqua 'Moonshadow'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perfect form, large white flowers with each petal edged in rich pink are produced in fall. An upright to spreading easy to grow evergreen shrub with excellent vigor. Very similar to the popular 'Leslie Ann' but according to Bobby Green, its hybridizer, this one has even larger flowers. Moonshadow™ Camellia makes an excellent specimen, screen, or hedge.