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| Identification |
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Genus
Camellia
Species
sasanqua
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Sasanqua camellia
Family
THEACEAE
Specimen number
S11161
Data source
HtZn p89;Frgnt p204
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6' - 10'
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
Camellia sasanqua has leaves that are mildly perfume scented. Sasanqua camellia can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Light shade is needed for this species to do its best. It likes 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
sweet aroma when dried
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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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 sasanqua probably originates from China and Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Camellia sasanqua has 2" to 3" blossoms with ruffled edges. The flowers are typically of a red color, with an accent in yellow.
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