Camellia japonica | Common Camellia - 280-290cm, 55lt Birch usually grafted on a stem

usually grafted on a stem

and attractive autumn foliage

pure white flowers bloom in clusters in April and May

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King' is a variety of a garden hybrid Ilex x altaclerensis

Late frosts may damage the flower buds

Camellia japonica | Common Camellia - 280-290cm, 55lt Birch usually grafted on a stemCamellia japonica is an attractive variable evergreen shrub that counts over 300 000 cultivars. It has leathery, glossy, oval, dark green leaves and spectacular flowers that usually bloom in late winter to spring and last three to four weeks. Depending on the variety, flowers range from miniature to huge, and its colour from pure white to soft pink and dark red. Camellia japonica thrives in fertile, rich, slightly acidic soil, moist and well drained.