Camellia oleifera
tea-oil camellia
Notes:
Probably the hardiest camellia species; NCSU, Dirr, and Cal Poly all assert hardiness to USDA zone 6.
"Edible fruit" refers here to the pressing of the seeds to make a cooking oil.
For the many highly cold-hardy hybrids, see the entries for C. japonica and C. sasanqua.
Sources: Sunset, Dirr, Missouri BG, NCSU, Cal Poly.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
acidic soil required
alkaline soil intolerant
branches strong
clay tolerant
deer resistant
dense canopy
drought tolerant
edible fruit
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fire risk low
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:oval
habit:rounded
habit:vase
part shade preferred
persistence:evergreen
pest/disease sensitive
rich soil required
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
showy bark
showy flowers
slow-growing
type:broadleaf
use:bonsai
use:border
use:container
use:cut flowers
use:deck/patio
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:screen
use:specimen
use:street
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive
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