Leaves
Glossy leaves stay a bright shiny green all year round

Flowers
Red, white, or pink flowers may be 5 inches across and look like a rose when unfurled. Flowers from late winter to early spring

Fruit
Fruit is a hard, 1 inch long oval containing seeds.  Usually found on lower branches near the trunk.

Trunk
Information not available.

Propagation
Information not available.

Landscape usage
Over 3,000 varieties of Camellia are available to choose from. This popular shrub is often used to form hedges, but it looks best when planted under oaks or other trees that provide filtered sunlight.

Interesting Facts
The genus was named for George Kamel, a Jesuit missionary who travelled in Asia and studied the flora of the Philippines. Red camellias symbolize intrinsic worth and white blossoms mean loveliness.

For more detailed information on this plant go to:
Volusia Extension