Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls

Name: Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: CAMJAPFRA90L
Price: 1200.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$1,200.00

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Title: 100L

100L

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls

Camellia japonica 'Fran Honeyer' is known for its rich, radiant blooms from late winter to mid-spring, offering year-round interest with glossy dark green foliage. These topiary balls provide a strong architectural feature with their precise rounded form.

They look excellent as entrance highlights, ornamental garden specimens, or container plants. This evergreen performs best in partial shade, tolerates cold, and requires moderate maintenance to maintain its shape. Regular watering and well-drained soil ensure healthy growth and vibrant flowering.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: Naturally grows 2m - 4m Approximately (Topiary height is maintained by pruning)

Mature Width: 2m – 2.5m

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls is expected to grow Approx. 15 – 25 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls frost tolerant?

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia japonica ‘Fran Honeyer’ produces elegant soft pink to rose-coloured formal double flowers from late winter into spring. The perfectly layered blooms sit beautifully against the glossy dark-green foliage, creating a refined and highly ornamental seasonal display.

Native Information

Is Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls an Australian Native? No

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls is Native to Japan and Korea, where Camellia japonica grows naturally in forest margins and shaded woodland areas.

Wildlife Value

Its cool-season blooms provide nectar and pollen for early pollinators such as native bees and hoverflies, while the dense evergreen foliage offers excellent shelter for small birds. The compact topiary form also enhances structured garden habitats that support insect and bird activity.

Sunlight Information

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Camellia japonica ‘Fran Honeyer’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic conditions. It may become stressed in alkaline or poorly drained soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support healthy growth and abundant flowering, particularly in clipped topiary shapes.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Fran Honeyer Camellia Topiary

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: japonica

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica 'Fran Honeyer'

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Planting 'Fran Honeyer' Topiary Ball

Site Selection: A location with filtered sunlight.
Soil Prep: Acidic, well-draining soil with added organic compost.
Hole Digging: Around twice the width of the root ball.
Planting: Ensure the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill and water deeply.

Hedging & Screening: Best used as individual accents or grouped 1.2 m – 1.5 m apart.

Feature Tree: 1.5 m – 2 m spacing works well to define spaces.

Avenue Planting Trees: Not typically used.

Caring for 'Fran Honeyer' Topiary Ball

Watering: Regular watering, ensuring soil remains moist.
Mulching: Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
Pruning: Shape after the flowering season to maintain the topiary form.

Optimizing Soil for Year-Round Beauty

Ideal Drainage: Does best in well-drained, slightly acidic soils.

Well-Draining Soil: Ideal for these varieties, enhancing foliage and bloom quality.

If you have the following soil, here are some tips for you:

Sandy Soil: Naturally draining; amend with organic materials and acidic mulch to maintain the required acidity and nutrient levels.
Clay Soil: Improve with sand and organic matter to facilitate better drainage and appropriate acidity.
Loamy Soil: Maintain its health with acidic organic amendments to support continuous blooming.
Peaty Soil: Ensure good drainage while maintaining the soil's natural acidity for best performance.

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls is expected to grow Approx. 15 – 25 cm per year.

Slow Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Camellia ‘Fran Honeyer’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from protection from hot winds to maintain flower quality and foliage health, especially in neatly clipped topiary forms.

Flowering Information

Does Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Winter
Spring

Flower Type:

Semi-double

Flower Colour:

Pink

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I shape the topiary? Once a year after flowering should suffice.
What's the optimal feeding routine? Use a camellia-specific fertilizer in spring and autumn.

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