The tea camellia, C. sinensis, has been selected by many commercial cultivars for the taste of its leaves once processed into tea leaves. Today, camellias are grown as ornamental plants for …

Mar 13, 2023 · The camellia is a flowering evergreen shrub with dark, glossy leaves and large, lush blossoms that appear and bloom for several weeks during the fall through early spring …

The camellia genus includes over 300 species, with Camellia japonica, Camellia sasanqua, and Camellia sinensis being among the most popular. Camellias are prized for their long-lasting …

Jun 14, 2024 · When early spring rolls around it’s time to think about camellia planting and care. One of the most beautiful shrubs with, brilliant foliage and stunning blooms, it deserves some …

Oct 23, 2025 · Find practical gardening advice, tips, and information on how to grow and care for beautiful, flowering camellia (Camellia japonica and C. sasanqua) shrubs in the South.

Queens of the winter flowers, Camellias are attractive evergreen shrubs that are highly prized for the beauty of their exquisite blooms, their splendid evergreen foliage, and their compact …

Nov 17, 2025 · Learn how to plant and care for this plant, and the top 10 varieties, to bring the romance of camellia to your space. Plant camellias in areas that receive part shade or dappled …

Feb 6, 2025 · Camellia flowers are incredibly beautiful, and add an elegant statement to any yard. Since the blooms usually appear in late fall to early winter, they're also a great addition to a …

Camellia and related genera, Polyspora, Pyrenaria and Tutcheria are native to southeastern Asia, and Laplacea is native to tropical America. The small evergreen tree, Gordonia, flowers in the …

Camellia, genus of about 250 species of East Asian evergreen shrubs and trees belonging to the tea family (Theaceae), most notable for a few ornamental flowering species and for Camellia …