Japanese Camellia

Camellia japonica, Theaceae

Zones

7–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

JaboticabaMyrciaria cauliflora

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Drooping LeucothoeLeucothoe fontanesiana

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Common BoxwoodBuxus sempervirens

Boxwood contains alkaloids that can inhibit acid-loving plants like camellias through soil chemistry changes

Heavenly BambooNandina domestica

Nandina can produce compounds that interfere with the growth of other acid-loving ornamentals

Red Tip PhotiniaPhotinia x fraseri

Red Tip Photinia can outcompete camellias for light and may release compounds that inhibit acid-loving plants

Chinese Fringe FlowerLoropetalum chinense

Chinese Fringe Flower may produce compounds that interfere with other acid-loving ornamental shrubs

Star AniseIllicium verum

Star Anise contains shikimic acid and other compounds that can be inhibitory to other acid-loving plants

Japanese StewartiaStewartia pseudocamellia

Both acid-loving ornamental trees may compete for similar soil conditions and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Japanese Camellia grow in?

Japanese Camellia grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Japanese Camellia?

Good companions for Japanese Camellia include Jaboticaba, Drooping Leucothoe.

Design guilds with Japanese Camellia and see companion relationships visually.

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