Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Sakaki
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Sakaki
Japanese Camellia
In German
Sperrstrauch
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Sakaki
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Sakaki
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Sakaki
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Sakaki
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Sakaki
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sakaki and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Sakaki and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Sakaki and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Japanese Camellia
Care of Sakaki and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.