Camellia Japonica Berenice Boddy

CAMELLIA BLOOMS IN FALL & WINTER. WHEN MOST OF THE OTHER PLANTS LOOK DEAD. Bloom color - White shading to light pink Bloom time - Jan-March Height - 10-12 ft Width - 8-10 ft Hardiness zone- 7-9 Part Shade to Part Sun Evergreen This special lady is the parent of many cold-hardy cultivars, including most of our C. japonica April series! Originated at Rancho del Descanso in Sierra Madre, CA, circa 1947. Named after the wife of the Los Angeles Daily News publisher, Manchester Boddy. Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot sen