15 Gallon Tri Color Tree Form Camellia

Scientific Name: Camellia japonica 'Tricolor'

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

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

Water Requirements: Moderate; thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent 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; cultivated for ornamental purposes

Description of Noteworthy Features:

The Tricolor Camellia is a unique camellia cultivar celebrated for its distinctive, multicolored blooms. Flowers on this plant display a striking combination of white, pink, and rose hues, often blending seamlessly across the petals, giving each bloom a one-of-a-kind appearance. The flowers are formal double in form, enhancing their aesthetic appeal. This evergreen shrub features glossy, dark green foliage, which provides an elegant contrast to the vibrant, multicolored blooms. The Tricolor Camellia adds year-round interest to gardens and offers a spectacular floral display in late winter to early spring. Its upright, bushy growth habit makes it suitable for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. It thrives in partially shaded locations with well-drained, acidic soils.