Camellia (Camellia japonica)

Pronunciation:	ca-MEAL-ee-uh
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Family:	Theaceae
Native to:	China, Korea and Japan
USDA zones:	7-10
Sunset zones:	4-9, 14-24
Hardy to:
Exposure:	shade
Water:	moderate
Height x width:	10-20' x 3-10'
Flowers in:	Winter and early Spring
Colors:	white, pink and red
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Camellias prefer shade and acid soils.