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Camellia

Genus: Camellia.

Species: Camellia sasanqua.

Evergreen Shrub which has small green leaves offering a wide range of flower types and colors; several are fragrant. Needs full sun to partial shade.

August 4, 2008
A lot of plants that can take full sun elsewhere will burn up in the desert. So I have learned to take full sun directions with a grain of salt here in Arizona. In March of 2007 I planted my Camellias in partial shade where they seem to be doing well.

Photos of this plant

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