Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
एमु बुश
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Emu Bush
In French
Camellia japonais
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Emu Bush
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Emu Bush
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Camellia
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush
Care of Japanese Camellia and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.