Plant · GBIF taxon 3189636
Japanese camellia
Camellia japonicaAlso known as Common Camellia, Rose of Winter
Japanese camellia is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, leathery leaves and large winter-to-spring flowers. Wild plants grow in East Asian forests, while centuries of cultivation have produced many white, pink, red, single, and double-flowered forms.
evergreen shrubwinter flowersglossy leaves
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthesis supported by soil moisture and mineral nutrients
Predators
- scale insects
- aphids
- browsing deer
ThreatsForest clearing in its native range, drought, root rot, scale insects, and browsing
HabitatsHumid woodland understories, sheltered slopes, gardens, and parks with acidic well-drained soil
Life spanLong-lived woody plants can persist for many decades and some cultivated specimens survive for centuries
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyTheaceae
- SpeciesCamellia japonica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid ingesting ornamental plant material or using flowers that may carry garden pesticide residues.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Compare thick serrated leaves and large flowers borne among evergreen foliage.
- Protect: Photograph blooms without breaking branches or entering mulched root zones.
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