Camellia sasanqua – Camellia sasanqua

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Camellia sasanqua – Camellia sasanqua

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The evergreen Camellia sasanqua usually grows from a dense shrub form into a small tree. The crown is regularly pyramidal and will stretch more in older trees, becoming more oval-piramidal. The shiny dark green leaves are evergreen and distinctly smaller than in C. japonica. Due to the denser branching, C. sasanqua has a fuller appearance than C. japonica. A clear difference between these two species is that the petioles of C. sasanqua are hairy. In C. japonica they are bare. Flowering is in autumn to early winter, clearly earlier in the season than C. japonica. Again, the variation in flower colours and flower shapes is enormous; from single, with 5-7 petals, to fully filled. There are also cultivars with a pompon of small petals in the heart. Flower colours range from pure white, cream, pink, purplish red to deep red. The earliest cultivars of C. sasanqua start flowering in September, in the latest flowering cultivars the flowers open in December.
Camellia sasanqua, apart from its differences, is best thought of as a slightly stockier version of C. japonica. It is an easy tree that requires well-drained but sufficiently moist soil. Avoid calcareous soil; growth will be greatly reduced and the leaves will turn yellow. Can grow in full sun, but in morning sun, after night frosts, the flowers may be damaged. Best if the north and east sides of the tree are slightly screened.

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Height
2 – 5 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs reddish brown to green, bark greyish brown to grey, smooth
Leaf
evergreen, ovate to elliptical, 3-7.5 cm long, glossy dark green
Flowers
axillary, single or in pairs, 5-7.5 cm, in many colours, September-December
Fruits
woody capsule, dark green, later lignified brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good, no sea wind
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving can withstand wind broad conical ovoid/egg-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green orange/red pink white December November October September average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Camellia sasanqua

Camellia sasanqua can eventually reach a height of 2 – 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Camellia sasanqua is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2 – 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Camellia sasanqua is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Camellia sasanqua with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Camellia sasanqua blooms in september, october, november, december.
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