WHITE BY THE GATE CAMELLIA
Camellia japonica 'White By The Gate'

usda plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9
sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 [western states]
mature height: 8-10'+ x 6-8'
best known for its:
. eye-catching white winter flowers
. lustrous dark green foliage
. vigorous + care-free growth habit
plant family + type: Theaceae: Tea family . evergreen flowering ornamental shrub
origin: China + Japan | 1956
growth habit: evergreen, vigorous, upright, slow to moderate growth rate, considered easy-to-grow and long-lived in proper habitat
flower color: bright clear white
flower form: formal double, Class VI
flower season: midseason
foliage: evergreen, dark green, shiny, leathery
preferences: partial shade, evenly moist, humus-rich; high in organic matter, acidic, well-drained (porous) soils, protection from cold, drying winter winds and direct sunlight, ample moisture, mulch layer
excellent choice for: showy winter blooms, specimen flowering accent shrub, flowering hedges and privacy screens, mixed shrub borders, shady woodlands, container gardening, cut flowers, white-inspired gardens, the home greenhouse in colder climates
also responds to: White By The Gate Japanese Camellia
camellia care: Plant a bit higher than usual to ensure adequate drainage. Maintain a 2-3" layer of mulch to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture. Water regularly throughout the year. Fertilize after bloom with an acid food and again in early July. Pruned immediately after flowering.
shipping size: Premium Three Gallon Plant