Differences between Camellia and Camellia japonica
Let me tell you about the common knowledge of flower cultivation and the relevant experience of Camellia, the differences between Camellia and Camellia japonica. Let's take a look together.
Are Camellia and Camellia japonica the same flower? What are their differences? Let's compare their characteristics one by one, and it's easy to distinguish between Camellia and Camellia japonica.
Camellia and Camellia japonica are similar, both belonging to the Camellia genus of the Theaceae family. Most of the Camellias in the flower market are small trees, while most of the Camellia japonicas are shrubs. Therefore, the former has longer branches, larger leaves, and larger flowers, while the latter has thinner branches, smaller leaves, and smaller flowers. Another important difference is that Camellia japonica blooms earlier, while Camellia blooms later. Currently, it is generally the time when Camellia japonica starts to bloom, while Camellia has not yet bloomed, although a few have.
In terms of the size of the flowers, Camellia has larger flowers with more colors, while Camellia japonica relatively has smaller flowers and fewer colors. The most typical difference between Camellia and Camellia japonica is the form of falling flowers: Camellia japonica falls in pieces, while Camellia flowers fall as whole blooms. Additionally, the blooming period of Camellia is from January to March, while that of Camellia japonica is from November to the following January.
Characteristics of Camellia:
Camellia, also known as wild camellia, is frost-resistant and is an evergreen shrub or small tree. I had a single Camellia tree in my garden that was 15 meters tall. The bark is smooth and grayish-white. The leaves are alternate, leathery, ovate or elliptical, with acuminate tips and broad cuneate to rounded bases, dark green and glossy on the upper surface, and yellow-green and smooth on the lower surface. The blooming period is from November to the following April. The flowers, one to several, are borne at the branch tips or in the leaf axils, and come in colors such as bright red, peach red, silver red, brilliant red, deep purple, pink white, or bicolors. There are many varieties of Camellia, with single or double petals. The fruit is light green, smooth on the surface, and matures in autumn. The seeds are spherical and dark brown.
Characteristics of Camellia japonica:
Camellia japonica, an evergreen shrub or small tree, can grow up to 12 meters tall, slightly smaller than Camellia trees. The crown is round or oblate, with grayish-white bark. Young branches have coarse hair, and the bud scales have inverted soft hair. The leaves are alternate, elliptical to oblong-ovate, with short acuminate tips and fine锯齿 edges, leathery, glossy on the upper surface, with slightly hairy midribs and inconspicuous lateral veins. It blooms from November to the following January, with white or red flowers that are slightly fragrant. The fruit is spherical and slightly hairy.
The above-mentioned differences between Camellia and Camellia japonica (with images) are all for your comprehensive understanding and reference!