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Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira' - Lions Head Camellia
Shishigashira Camellia 'Lion's Head' | Camellia hiemalis - image 3
Shishigashira Camellia 'Lion's Head' | Camellia hiemalis - image 2

Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira' - Lions Head Camellia

Free flowering Shishi Gashira, or Lions Head, is the most popular camellia for espalier work. Although it is sometimes called a sasanqua, it is not truly that, but the wild form of Camellia hiemalis, the cold-climate camellia. It originated in Japan in 1841. It is a semi-double, peony-anemone-form bloomer with an appealing rosy-pink color, and its flowering period is very long. The foliage is a beautiful glossy, dark green. The shrub is beautiful all year 'round, regardless if it is blooming or not. A Toms Creek Staff Favorite . *** Special Note: Under perfect conditions; it can grow 10' - 15' tall and wide ** Beautiful Specimen Got Questions? (336) 857-2131 or email: request@tomscreeknursery.com Photos courtesy of Piedmont Carolina Nursery in Colfax, NC, Panoramic Farms in Marshville, NC & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC Ornamental Characteristics Category Flowering Shrub Environmental Characteristics Zone 7

broadleaf evergreen flowering shrub camellia deep pink flowers Piedmont NC 3G 7G fall blooming 10G Zone 7 shade plants espalier shishigashira lions head camellia camellia hiemalis
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  • Cold Hardiness Zone
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Specifications

Size 2 gallon container, 3 gallon container, 7 gallon container, 5 gallon container, 7G container-Tree Form, 10 gallon container, 4 gallon container
Latin Name Camellia hiemalis 'Shishigashira' Sasanqua
Foliage Type Broadleaf Evergreen
Height 4'-5'
Spread 6'-8'
Shape Upright, Arching & Spreading
Primary Foliage Color Glossy, Dark Green
Seasonal Foliage Color Glossy, Dark Green
Flowering Season Autumn
Flower Color Deep Pink
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Preferences Shade to Partial Shade
Water Preferences Moist (not wet) - Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot.
Cold Hardiness Zone N/A
Fruits N/A