Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX – Camellia
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Camellia
Camellia japonica, Camellia sasanqua and
Camellia oleifera
The Camellia is one of the most desirable plants of a Southern garden. There are over 3000 different camellia cultivars, with blooms varying in colors, sizes, and forms. It is a large, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 6 to 12 feet at maturity. Camellias can live an extraordinarily long time, with some specimens living well over 200 years.
Several varieties can be found at the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden.
Highlights
- Sun to partial shade
- Slightly Salt Tolerant
- Slow to moderate growth
- Drought Tolerant once established Pest & Disease
Pest & Diseases
- Aphids, Mealybugs, and Scale
- Petal blight and Camellia Wilt
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