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Posted 11/06/2022 in Shrub

Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'

Noted for being more cold tolerant than most varieties, Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' is an evergreen upright shrub with fragrant double white and pink double striped petals in early spring. Flowers provide a nice contrast to the glossy dark green foliage.

Post Details

Latin Name
Camellia japonica 'April Dawn'
Common Name
April Dawn Camellia
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
5-8 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Leaf spots, black mold, flower blight, canker, root rot, scale, aphids, thrips, mealybugs and mites.

Plant Story

Noted for being more cold tolerant than most varieties, Camellia japonica 'April Dawn' is an evergreen upright shrub with fragrant double white and pink double striped petals in early spring. Flowers provide a nice contrast to the glossy dark green foliage.

Special Care Instructions

Apply a root mulch. Prune after flowering. Requires consistent and even moisture.

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