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Camellia japonica 'Mabel Blackwell'

Family Theaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Camellia japonica 'Mabel Blackwell' (Japanese camellia) yields showy and white blossoms during mid winter to mid spring. This plant is upright and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Camellia japonica 'Mabel Blackwell' (Japanese camellia) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and topiary.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Camellia japonica 'Mabel Blackwell' (Japanese camellia) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.