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Camellia japonica 'Monke' (Swan Lake)

Family Theaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 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 'Monke' (Swan Lake) (Japanese camellia) bears showy blossoms during late winter to mid-spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage. The bark is smooth in texture. Camellia japonica 'Monke' (Swan Lake) (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, screening and topiary.