A slow-growing, compact shrub with elliptic to oblong, toothed, dark green leaves and small, nodding, white flowers with prominent yellow stamens borne in late autumn and early winter
4-8 metres
2.5-4 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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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
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pruning Group 8
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and vine weevil
May be susceptible to honey fungus, phytophthora root rot, camellia gall, camellia leaf blight, camellia yellow mottle virus and flowers may be susceptible to camellia petal blight
