Camellia Sasanqua Balls

$2,100.00

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Size: 500L

500L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

500L: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1.5–2 metres

Mature Width: 1–1.5 metres

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

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)

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About Your New Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Camellia sasanqua ‘Hiryu’ in topiary ball form is a refined and structured addition to any formal or ornamental garden. Known for its compact growth and vibrant blooms, this evergreen shrub has been expertly shaped into a spherical form, offering year-round texture with bursts of colour from late autumn through early spring.

Featuring semi-double, deep pink flowers with a golden centre, ‘Hiryu’ provides reliable seasonal interest. The dark green, glossy foliage maintains its form with light trimming, making it ideal for low hedging, pots, or as a punctuation point in structured planting schemes.

Tolerant of part shade and adaptable to a range of soil types, these topiary balls thrive in courtyards, entrances, or clipped hedges. Once established, they’re drought-tolerant and low-maintenance — combining elegance with practicality.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree

Camellia Sasanqua Balls 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.

Is Camellia Sasanqua Balls Evergreen or Deciduous?

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1.5–2 metres

Mature Width: 1–1.5 metres

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Is Camellia Sasanqua Balls frost tolerant?

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Camellia Sasanqua Balls Flower?

Camellia sasanqua topiary balls produce masses of soft white, blush pink or rosy single to semi-double flowers from autumn through early winter, depending on the cultivar. These delicate blooms sit beautifully against the neatly clipped evergreen foliage, adding a refined seasonal highlight to their sculpted form.

Does Camellia Sasanqua Balls flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Semi-double
Fragrant

Flower Colour:

Pink

Is Camellia Sasanqua Balls an Australian Native Tree?

No

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is Native to Eastern Asia, particularly Japan and China, where camellias grow naturally in woodland margins and forest edges.

What is the Wildlife Value of Camellia Sasanqua Balls ?

Their long autumn–winter flowering supports cool-season pollinators including native bees and hoverflies, while the dense evergreen structure provides excellent shelter for small birds. The compact topiary shape also enhances micro-habitats within formal and structured garden settings.

How much Sunlight does Camellia Sasanqua Balls need?

Camellia Sasanqua Balls will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Camellia sasanqua topiary balls perform best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefer slightly acidic conditions. They may struggle in alkaline or poorly drained soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and moisture regulation. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as they mature to support healthy evergreen growth and consistent flowering while maintaining their tidy clipped form.

Is Camellia Sasanqua Balls Drought Tolerant?

Is Camellia Sasanqua Balls Drought tolerant?

As young plants they require regular watering, but once established Camellia sasanquas develop moderate drought tolerance. They perform best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods and benefit from protection from hot winds to maintain flower quality and dense, healthy foliage in topiary form.

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How To Plant Your Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Camellia Sasanqua Balls is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Camellia Sasanqua Balls

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, keep the root zone consistently moist with weekly deep watering and additional water during hot dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for scale or sooty mould in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Camellia Sasanqua Balls in Different Soil

Camellia Sasanqua Balls performs best in rich, well-drained loam with a slightly acidic pH and consistent moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage and organic matter are managed well.

Sandy soil: Free-draining but enrich heavily with compost and mulch deeply to hold moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent flowering.

pH: Slightly acidic preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter or pine bark to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will Camellia sasanqua ‘Hiryu’ tolerate pots?
A: Yes, it’s well-suited to pot culture. Use a quality camellia or azalea potting mix and keep well-watered in dry periods.

Q: Does it need regular pruning?
A: Only light shaping to maintain the ball form. Trim after flowering ends in early winter.

Q: Does it flower well in part shade?
A: Yes — Camellia sasanqua flowers reliably in part sun and dappled shade, although flowering is slightly reduced in deeper shade.

Q: Are the flowers scented?
A: The semi-double blooms are mildly fragrant, especially noticeable in calm, humid conditions.