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PRE — Plant Risk Evaluator

Camellia oleifera

by U.S. National Arboretum
Common Name(s)
Tea oil Camelia

Is this plant a cultivar?  No

Life History:  Perennial

Growth Form:  tree

China

An evergreen shrub that typically grows 10-20' tall and features elliptic to obovate, serrate, glossy dark green leaves (to 3" long). Fragrant white flowers (2" diameter) bloom October to January in warm winter climates of the deep South. In the St. Louis area, it is expected that the plants may bloom in early spring (MBOT).

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by U.S. National Arboretum
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