Camellia japonica 'Cotton Tail' 0

Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Camellia
Synonym(s): Camellia japonica var spontanea
English name: Japanese Camellia 'Cotton Tail'
Zone: Asia

References for the genus

- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 105380. Camellia
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 64 pag. 24-29. Address
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 88 pag. 20-25. Address
- Wild Crop Relatives: Genomic and Breeding Resources: Plantation and Ornamental Crops. 2011 pag. 15-39. DOI

General specifications

Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 22,9ft x 19,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from December until February

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI

Experiences in the garden

08-11-07_A Obtaining 1 plants from nursery Briant (Cultivated from unknown origin)

10-06-13 1x Dead plant because of heat and drought in summer.

18-04-11_B Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Thoby J&F (Cultivated from unknown origin)

16-12-16 1x Dead plant because of heat and drought in summer.

26-09-12 1x Dead plant because of frost: -7°C Petite Pép.