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Posted by lsst (My Page) on

Thu, Oct 2, 08 at 16:33

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!

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Posted by lsst (My Page) on
Thu, Oct 2, 08 at 16:45

I looked at another bloom and the petals have more of a heart shape than this bloom has.

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Posted by lsst (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 3, 08 at 14:57

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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Posted by luis_pr z7/8 FW TX (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 3, 08 at 16:43

18 feet? That is one healthy looking bush, lsst!

Here is a link that might be useful: Camellia Oleifera Pictures

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Posted by lsst (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 3, 08 at 17:30

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.

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Posted by luis_pr z7/8 FW TX (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 3, 08 at 21:22

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.

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