15 Gallon High Fragrance Tree Form Camellia

Scientific Name: Camellia japonica 'High Fragrance'

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Sun Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade; prefers morning sun with protection from harsh afternoon light

Water Requirements: Moderate; requires well-drained, acidic soil with regular moisture

Mature Size:

• Height: 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters)
• Width: 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9

Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring

Country/Region of Origin: Native to Asia; cultivar bred for ornamental and fragrant qualities

Description of Noteworthy Features:

The High Fragrance Camellia is a unique and highly sought-after camellia cultivar prized for its sweet, captivating fragrance—a rarity among camellias. Its large, blush pink, formal double blooms feature a subtle gradient from pale pink to deeper tones at the petal edges, creating an elegant and refined appearance. This evergreen shrub has a rounded, dense growth habit and glossy, dark green foliage that enhances its ornamental value year-round. The High Fragrance Camellia is an excellent choice for garden focal points, container planting, or mixed borders, bringing beauty and fragrance during the colder months when most other plants are dormant. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and partially shaded locations.