CAMELLIA: MARIE BRACEY
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LATIN NAME: CAMELLIA JAPONICA 'MARIE BRACEY'
The Basics
This evergreen shrub blooms during late fall until early spring. Its blossoms are pink surrounded by dark green foliage. It reaches 6-10 feet tall (6-10 feet wide) and is ideal as a hedge or an accent plant. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-9 The Care This evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. The first year of growth requires watering weekly. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Mulching is recommended to detour weeds, keep the moisture content high, and temperatures low. Shear annually to maintain desired shape. |
