Camellia sasanqua 'Apple Blossom'

Autumn Camellia

Evergreen Shrub

A versatile evergreen shrub that displays a profusion of pink-edged white blooms with yellow stamens. Dense, glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage can be trained into a hedge, screen or used as an espalier specimen. Early to mid season bloomer.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 72 - 120 tall x 48 - 120 wide
Shape / Form: Upright, Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Low Maintenance, Year-round Interest, Winter Interest, Long Blooming, Flowers

Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Shape: Elliptical

Flower Color: White, Pink
Bloom Season: Winter, Late Fall / Early Winter
Flower Shape: Single


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation, Vertical Garden
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden
Wildlife: Bees

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: back drop

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro' | Autumn Camellia
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' | Autumn Camellia

Plant Combos