Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Northern America
Types
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Hillside
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, Dark Red
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Weight loss
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making beverages
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
Syringa
Common Name
Tea plant, Tea shrub
Lilac
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
बकाइन
In German
Camellia Pflanzen
Flieder
In Greek
Καμέλια
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Camélia
lilás
In Polish
Kamelia
liliowy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Theeae, Theoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Camellia and Lilacs
Season and care of Camellia and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Camellia and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camellia season is Spring and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Camellia is Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Camellia and Lilacs Physical Information
Camellia and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Camellia and Lilacs are as follows:
Camellia flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson and Dark Red
Camellia leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Camellia and Lilacs
Care of Camellia and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Camellia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.