Camellia
Native to Asia, the first camellia plants were brought to America in 1797 and grown in New England greenhouses. Over the last 200 years, they have proven to be dependable additions to the southern landscape, where they grow and bloom with minimal care.
Publications
Camellia oleifera: Tea-Oil Camellia
Camellias at a Glance
Key Plant, Key Pests: Camellia
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Plant Camellias for Winter Interest in your Garden
Lisa SandersonNovember 18th, 2022Camellias are a delightful evergreen, flowering shrub choice for your fall to winter garden in Sumter County. Camellias came to America from Asia in the late 1700, and since 1900 southern gardeners have been planting them in their gardens. Types of Camellias The Camellia forms found in Florida gardens vary based on overall height and […]
Its showtime for Camellias
Larry FigartNovember 30th, 2021If there was ever a plant that was considered royalty in southern landscapes the camellias would undoubtedly be it. They have been grown in our gardens for over 200 years. With origins in Asia, it is thought that there are over 20,000 varieties of camellias grown throughout the world. In the Shinto religion, it is […]
Key Plant/Key Pests is a Useful IPM Tool
BLOGS.IFASJanuary 18th, 2019Key plants are common plant species grown in Florida landscapes that are frequently infested with specific pests or diseases at specific times of the year. The concept of key plant/key pests is simple but requires knowledge. Some plants have many pests and some plants have few. Often such key plants have specialized pests, are more […]
