Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
  
8-6
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval/Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,371.60 cm
  
30
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
  
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
  
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
  
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
  
ASIMINA triloba
  
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
  
Pawpaw
  
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
  
गंदा संयंत्र
  
In German
Japanische Kamelie
  
Papaya Pflanze
  
In French
Camellia japonais
  
usine de papaye
  
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
  
planta de la papaya
  
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
  
φυτό pawpaw
  
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
  
planta mamão
  
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
  
pawpaw roślin
  
In Latin
Camellia Italica
  
quince herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Theaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Camellia
  
Asimina Adans
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Theaeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Theoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw
Care of Japanese Camellia and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.