Camellia drupifera
OIL CAMELLIA
Theaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Pruning: Tip prune regularly from a young age then prune by up to half after flowering every 2-4 years for density.

 
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Camellia drupifera
OIL CAMELLIA
Theaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid autumn to early winter

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, large planter, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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