Camellia japonica 'Greensboro Red'
Each order ships a 1 gallon container OR 3 gallon container
Greensboro Red Camellia has numerous large, red flowers late winter through spring; complemented by its year round lustrous, glossy, deep-green foliage. In peak bloom, the abundance of buds and flowers almost hide its foliage. Greensboro Red grows to be a large specimen, has large formal blooms, and makes a very strong tall hedge in warm locations.
Camellia japonica ‘Greensboro Red’
Plant Type: Flowering evergreen large shrub/tree
Habit: Very dense, upright
Mature Size: 6′-8’ tall 5′-6’ wide
Growth Rate: Slow Zones: 6b-9
Foliage: Glossy dark green year-round
Flower: Semi double light to deep red bloom with yellow stamens, blooms profusely February through April
Requirements: Acidic, well drained, moist soil; shade to part shade, sunny locations require rich, well drained soil.
Landscape Characteristics: Best true red spring bloomer. A very dense, upright flowering shrub; some drought resistance once established. Works well as a hedge or screening for privacy. Low maintenance.
