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A white flowered relative of Camellia that might one day bloom in July or August. I say 'might' because it
isn't the hardiest of evergreen shrubs and it would prefer a sheltered corner, which I have yet to locate. Fortunately it is small enough to sit in a pot in the greenhouse for a year ot two while I sort out something suitable for the longer term. It has done fairly well in the garden and I am fond of it but I have very few pictures because when I pass it with a camera I can never remember the name. Trees and Shrubs online says: "A species of wide distribution in E. Asia, from India eastwards, extending north as far as S. Japan and S. Korea; introduced in the early part of the 19th century but probably lost until reintroduced early in the present century. It has withstood 20° F of frost at Kew but is not reliably hardy outside the mildest parts and not of much ornamental value. It has been confused with Eurya japonica, but this has broader-ended, more distinctly obovate leaves and is dioecious. " |
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| 27th February 2014 | ||
