Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Japanese Camellia
In German
Wintersweet
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Wintersweet
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
wintersweet
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Wintersweet
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Wintersweet
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Wintersweet
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Theales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia
Care of Wintersweet and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wintersweet 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.