GREENSBORO RED Camellia Japonica, Great Garden or Birthday Gift, Easy to Grow Evergreen Shrub or Hedge, 2 Sizes to Choose

Camellia japonica 'Greensboro Red'
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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.