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Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Name: Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 180.00 AUD
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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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30cm/33cm: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

Camellia japonica (White) is a classic evergreen shrub valued for its pure white blooms and glossy, deep green foliage that provide year-round structure and visual appeal. Flowering from late autumn to early spring, it brings seasonal interest when few other plants are in bloom, making it ideal for formal gardens, screening, hedging, or as a standout feature in shaded or filtered-light areas.

With a moderate growth rate and an upright, bushy habit, this Camellia suits garden beds, understorey planting, and containers. It thrives in part shade, prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and benefits from regular watering during establishment. Once mature, it requires low maintenance and performs reliably in cool to temperate climates.

They look excellent when used as a refined hedge or an elegant focal point, enhancing the subtle beauty of shaded garden spaces.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.5m – 2.5m

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia frost tolerant?

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Camellia japonica (White Flowering) produces elegant pure white blooms from late winter into spring. The refined single to formal double flowers contrast beautifully against the glossy dark-green foliage, creating a classic, high-impact seasonal display during the cooler months.

Native Information

Is Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia an Australian Native? No

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is Native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China, where Camellia japonica grows naturally in forests and along shaded woodland margins.

Wildlife Value

Its cool-season blooms supply nectar and pollen for early-season pollinators such as native bees and hoverflies, while its dense evergreen canopy offers excellent shelter for small birds. The structured branching also creates a shaded micro-habitat that supports biodiversity in protected garden settings.

Sunlight Information

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Camellia japonica (White Flowering) performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic conditions. It may struggle in alkaline or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support robust flowering and evergreen foliage health.

Botanical Information

Common Name: White Flowering Camellia / Common Camellia

Genus: Camellia

Botanical Species: japonica

Family: Theaceae

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica

Landscape Uses

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

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia works in an:

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

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sheltered, partly shaded position with well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Mix compost into the soil before planting.
Water deeply after planting and mulch to maintain moisture.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape.

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1 m apart for a neat flowering hedge.

Feature Tree: 1.5 m – 2 m apart.

Avenue Planting Trees: Not typically used.

Water regularly during dry periods; prefers consistent moisture.
Fertilise in spring and early summer with camellia and azalea fertiliser.
Prune after flowering to maintain density and shape.

Sandy soils: Add compost and mulch to improve water retention.
Loamy soils: Ideal for strong growth and flowering.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay if drainage is improved.
Coastal soils: Performs well in sheltered coastal gardens.
Poor soils: Enrich with organic matter and apply regular mulch.

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm per year.

Medium 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 Hills & Barossa
Adelaide Metro & Coastal

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 japonica develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun to maintain flower quality and evergreen health.