Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
red alder
In German
Japanische Kamelie
rot-Erle
In French
Camellia japonais
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
aliso rojo
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Camellia Italica
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Red Alder
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Red Alder Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Red Alder are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Red Alder
Care of Japanese Camellia and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.