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Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Sasanqua camellia

Camellia sasanqua

Whole shrub · Sasanqua camellia
Whole shrub · Sasanqua camellia◐ Part sun or part shadePhoto by David J. Stang ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Winter-blooming evergreen screen or specimen. Requires acidic, well-drained soil and protection from harsh wind.

Sun Exposure
Sun to part shade; morning sun ideal
Mature Height (ft)
6–10
Mature Width (ft)
6–10
Bloom Season
fall–early winter
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Sun Exposure

Sun to part shade; morning sun ideal

Growth Habit

Broad, arching evergreen shrub

Mature Height (ft)

6–10

Mature Width (ft)

6–10

More growing details

Bloom Season

fall–early winter

Bloom Color

White to pink

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

WNC Notes

Winter-blooming evergreen screen or specimen. Requires acidic, well-drained soil and protection from harsh wind.

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Whole shrub · Sasanqua camellia
Whole shrub · Sasanqua camellia◐ Part sun or part shadePhoto by David J. Stang ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo contextResized and converted to WebP; full composition retained.
Sasanqua camellia · Botanical detail
Sasanqua camellia · Botanical detail◐ Part sun or part shadeCathy DeWitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Photo contextVisually reviewed botanical reference; nursery selection unconfirmed.

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