Apple Blossom Camellia
Best evergreen shrub for gardeners seeking winter color and privacy screening.
This evergreen is the ultimate winter anchor for your garden, offering glossy structure and delicate, pink-kissed blooms when everything else is dormant. It demands consistent moisture and acidic soil to thrive, but the reward is a sophisticated, year-round backdrop that works just as well as a screen as it does an espalier.
$89.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the late autumn season
- Landscapers designing privacy screens or formal espalier features
- Homeowners with sunny garden spots needing flexible planting options
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate residents unwilling to manage indoor winter container plants
- Gardeners with alkaline soil who prefer low-maintenance planting
- Busy plant owners who dislike frequent pest monitoring and treatment
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Visual Impact
Stunning pink-edged blooms provide rare color during the dormant winter months.
Foliage Density
Glossy, evergreen leaves create a thick, lush backdrop for any landscape.
Versatility
Easily transitions from a formal privacy screen to an elegant espalier.
Maintenance Demand
Requires consistent moisture and acidic soil to truly thrive and bloom.
Growth Predictability
Steady medium growth rate makes long-term garden planning straightforward and reliable.
Structural Presence
Substantial mature size offers excellent year-round architectural structure for garden borders.
Key Specs
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Multicolored (Pink-edged white with yellow stamens)
Bloom Time
Fall through Winter
Mature Height
10 feet
Mature Width
10 feet
Light Needs
Partial Shade
Family Name
Camellia
Growth Rate
Medium
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