Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Camellia Shishi Gashira
Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua ‘Shishi Gashira’
Common Name: Shishi Gashira Camellia
Mature Height and Width:
4–5′ tall × 5–6′ wide
Growth Habit: Low, spreading evergreen shrub with dense branching and slightly arching outer stems. Broader than tall with compact, refined structure. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small to medium dark green leaves with glossy surface and fine serration. Dense evergreen canopy with tight leaf arrangement.
Flower Description: Semi-double to loose double pink flowers with visible golden stamens. Blooms moderately sized and borne abundantly across outer canopy. Petals slightly ruffled, not fully formal double.
Bloom Time: Fall into early winter.
Fall Color: Evergreen; foliage remains dark green year-round.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon exposure in colder regions.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 7–9 (marginal in protected Zone 6).
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation planting; low evergreen hedge; espalier; container planting; fall seasonal accent; entry planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Evergreen foliage may experience browsing under heavy pressure, though generally not highly preferred.