How Do You Identify And Care For An Adolphe Audusson Camellia?
The Adolphe Audusson Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a slow growing shrub that may grow upright or spread. It will turn into a small tree with age, if left alone. The cultivar is Adolphe Audusson. The plant family is Theaceae. It thrives in zones 7 to 9 with an AHS Heat Zone of 3. The roots must be mulched to keep them cool. They must be in a protected climate that does not get heavy freezes. This high maintenance plant is a spreading evergreen. Identify the Adolphe Audusson Camellia by its semi-double deep red flowers and medium evergreen leaves. The leaves are oval and have a glossy look to them. This is a shrub, but can grow into a tree if left alone. It can grow up to 15 feet in height and up to 20 feet wide. It blooms in the late winter. Plant the Adolphe Audusson Camellia in an acidic mixture of mostly sand and some clay with a pH of 4.5 to 6.5. It should be planted in partial shade to some sun. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and scarify the edges of the hole with a p
