yellow camellia
Camellia petelotii
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall4 to 7 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Notes
Yellow camellia (Camellia petelotii) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It grows 6 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 7 feet wide. The yellow blooms are fragrant, so plant it near a path or seat where you can enjoy the scent.
Pairs well with Pittosporum, Oregon grape, and Sedge.
Native range
Southern China.