Glen 40 camellia
Camellia japonica 'Glen 40'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Glen 40' 40 camellia (Camellia japonica 'Glen 40') is a shrub for borders, woodland gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun and average to wet soil. It grows slowly in a columnar shape, and the evergreen leaves stay on all year. Bees and birds visit the winter and spring blooms. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Wild ginger, Limelight hydrangea, and American hornbeam.