Camellia sasanqua
(sold as Yuletide)
Family: Theaceae
Native to: Japan, Ryukyu Island
Sentiments: excellence and steadfastness, my destiny is in your hands
Plant
Types: shrub, tree
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 16.4 feet
Max width: 16.4 feet
Flower
pink, red
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: part shade
Landscape uses: bonsai, container, hedge or edging, trellis or espalier
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in winter
Soil acidity: slightly acidic
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F
Water: moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
