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Details

Common name

Camellia

Botanical name

Camellia sasanqua

Variety

White Doves

Zone

USDA 8 - 11

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Bloom time

fall-spring

Light

part sun

Height

6-8' (2-2.5 m)

Habit

tall

Water

every other day

Feed

use acidic

Maintenance

mulch to reduce weeds