15 Gallon Marie Bracey Tree Form Camellia

Scientific Name: Camellia japonica 'Marie Bracey'

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Sun Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade; thrives in filtered light or morning sun with afternoon shade

Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained, acidic soil

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; developed as an ornamental cultivar

Description of Noteworthy Features:

The Marie Bracey Camellia is an elegant camellia cultivar known for its large, formal double blooms in a delicate shade of soft pink to blush white. The petals are tightly layered, forming a perfectly symmetrical flower that exudes classic beauty. This evergreen shrub has a rounded, upright growth habit with glossy, dark green foliage, providing year-round interest and acting as a beautiful backdrop to the exquisite flowers. The Marie Bracey Camellia is a reliable bloomer, adding a refined touch to gardens during late winter and early spring. It is well-suited for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant, thriving in partially shaded locations with well-drained, acidic soils.