cuspidate camellia

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A large, upright, evergreen shrub to around 3m tall that becomes bushy with age. The ovate to lance-shaped leaves are bronze-tinted when young maturing to a glossy dark green colour. Solitary, pure white, cup-shaped flowers 2-3cm in diameter are borne in spring

Scientific classification

Species: cuspidate camellia (Camellia cuspidata)
Genus: Camellia
Family: Theaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of cuspidate camellia

Distribution map

Western China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of cuspidate camellia

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cuspidate camellia care guide

Keep acidic soil consistently moist, with good drainage year round
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep acidic soil consistently moist, with good drainage year round

Fertilizing

Camellia fertilizer after flowering and again in early summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Suitable for woodland and acidic soils. Position in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts see camellia cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers and camellia petal blight