Similar to Polyspora speciosa, this large camellia native to southwestern China and northern Vietnam has superb, glossy, extensive foliage, as well as enormous white camellia flowers, usually 10 to 15 cm in diameter, with a heart of golden-yellow stamens.
Polyspora longicarpa
Famille:
Theaceae
Les jardins du florilège
Les jardins du florilège
Les jardins du florilège
Classification
Trees and shrubsClimate
Zone 9: from -7°C to -1°CLeaf color
- Green
Flower color
- White
Sun exposure
- Sheltered winds
- Sunny
- Part shade
Size
2 to 3m
1 to 2m
Ornamental interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flower
- Perfume
Type de sol
- Acidic
- Neutral
Garden use
- Isolated
- Parterre
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- ORIGIN: Native to Southeast Asia (Vietnam, China)
- CLIMATE: The plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C. Hardy in most of the UK, except for inland valleys, higher elevations, and the central and northern regions. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens.
- EXPOSURE: Partial shade.
- SOIL: Fertile, moist and well-drained soil.
- GROWTH: Slow.
- PATHOLOGY: Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, honey fungus.
- PROPAGATION: Sowing
- PRUNING: Requires minimal pruning. Lightly prune or shorten any shoots that detract from symmetry. Regularly remove faded flowers
- USE:
- MERIT:
- SYNONYMUS :
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
- DIMENSIONS: Can reach 2.5 - 4 m in height.
- HABIT: In cultivation, it will form a large shrub or a small tree.
- TRUNK:
- BARK:
- BRANCHES :
- NOTE:
PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES
- SHAPE: Thick, very glossy, narrow, entire leaves, sometimes slightly toothed, up to 20 cm long.
- COLOUR: Bright green.
- NOTE: Evergreen shrubs.
PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS
- TIME: January.
- SHAPE: Single or semi-double flowers.
- COLOUR: White.
- NOTE: Fragrant flowers.
PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT
- SHAPE:
- COLOUR: Brown.
- SEEDS:
- NOTE :