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Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'

Family Theaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' (Japanese camellia) bears showy and white blossoms during mid winter to mid spring. This shrub is upright and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and topiary.