Please help me ID this camellia

15 years ago

I took cuttings from a camellia that I know to be at least 40-50 years old.

I am in upstate SC zone 7b. It appears to be a sasanqua as it is blooming now.

The bloom has a wonderful light scent and the bush is covered with fruit turning a reddish orange.

Thanks in advance!

Comments (5)

lsst
Original Author
15 years ago
I looked at another bloom and the petals have more of a heart shape than this bloom has.
lsst
Original Author
15 years ago
After looking at photos, I think it must be a Camellia Oleifera. It has tons of fruit on the plant and the shrub is about 18 feet tall.
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luis_pr
15 years ago
18 feet? That is one healthy looking bush, lsst!

Here is a link that might be useful: Camellia Oleifera Pictures
lsst
Original Author
15 years ago
I wish it were mine! LOL
It is planted in front of an antebellum home that will be moved in order for developers to build a subdivision.
I took some cuttings in hope to propagate it.
luis_pr
15 years ago
See if your city has public gardens which might be interested in acquiring the tree. And shame on the developers for planning to cut an expen$$$$ive 40-year old camellia tree.