Camellia transnokoensis
Mount Noko camellia
An elegant, upright, shrub with evergreen leaves about 4cm long. Clusters of single, scented, white flowers 3-4cm across open from pink-splashed buds in late winter and early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | White | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Theaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Camellia are evergreen shrubs with simple, ovate, glossy, leathery leaves and showy flowers with solitary or clustered flowers early in the year
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Taiwan
How to grow
Cultivation
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
Propagation
Propagate by leaf-bud or semi-ripe cuttings of the current year's growth from late summer to late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 8, will tolerate hard pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insect and vine weevil
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
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