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| Identification |
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Genus
Camellia
Species
japonica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese camellia
Family
THEACEAE
Specimen number
S11160
Data source
DyePl p40;HtZn p89
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10' - 25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Light shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Camellia japonica as well as the bark have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Japanese camellia including brownish yellow, greenish gray, reddish brown, gray and black. Camellia is used in Japan for dyeing. Iron or lime is optionally added as mordants to fix the color to the fabric. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Light shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Bark
Dye color
brownish yellow,greenish gray,reddish brown,gray,black
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Camellia japonica is considered to have originated from Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Camellia japonica is a woody perennial. Flowers: Japanese camellia has 5" blossoms with ruffled edges. Blossoms appear in January and continue through April. The flowers are typically of a red color, with an accent in yellow.
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