Camellia sasanqua flowers can be single or semi-double and come in shades of white, pink, red and variegated.

C. sasanqua is usually a smaller growing shrub than C. japonica, reaching not more than 2-10’ tall, depending upon the variety.

Often called the winter blooming camellia, Camellia sasanqua blooms from late fall into early spring. Many of the varieties are fragrant.

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The most widely grown camellia. It is a naturally small tree or shrub, usually growing only to 6-12 feet but with age may reach up to 20 feet.

Depending upon the variety, peak blooming time occurs between December and May.

Flowers are single, double, peony or rose form and come in shades of white, pink, red and variegated.

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Also known as the Tea Plant, Tea Camellia leaves are used to make green and black teas. White or pink flowers appear in October and have a light sweet scent.

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