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Camellia Yuletide
Botanical Name: Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’
Common Name: Yuletide Camellia
Mature Height and Width:
8–10′ tall × 6–8′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright to slightly spreading evergreen shrub with layered branching and moderate density. More open and graceful than tightly clipped camellia forms. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Small to medium-sized, glossy dark green evergreen leaves with smooth margins. Dense along stems but not rigidly packed.
Flower Description: Single bright red flowers with prominent golden-yellow stamens at the center. Blooms are flat to slightly cupped and approximately 2.5–3 inches wide.
Bloom Time: Late fall into early winter
Fall Color: Evergreen
Light Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun; tolerates morning sun. Protection from harsh winter wind recommended in Zones 6–7.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 7–9 (protected Zone 6 locations possible)
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation plantings in protected sites; courtyard gardens; winter interest plantings; woodland-edge plantings; specimen shrub in sheltered landscapes; espalier potential.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Camellias are not typically preferred browse, though tender new growth may be sampled under pressure. Established plants generally tolerate minor browsing.