Camellia japonica Greensboro Red
Greensboro Red comes from a nursery in (guess where) Greensboro, NC.
It is of unknown, pre-1900 parentage, loved for its light-red, semi-double flowers that bloom profusely late in the season.
*Deer May Browse*
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, North Carolina (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright, Rounded form |
| Primary Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
(Glossy) Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Mellow Red |
| Showy Blooms |
Yes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow to Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Shade to Partial Shade (not Full Sun)
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| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area is prepared to give adequate drainage.
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