Camellia japonica 'White By The Gate' ~ White By The Gate Camellia tolerates-wet-soil Dark red flower buds open

Dark red flower buds open to large flat clusters of creamy white flowers with a spicy fragrance that bloom in spring and give way to bright red berries that mature to black in fall

The leaves are smaller than those of the traditional Southern Magnolia

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or double red flowers have prominent yellow stamen and bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies

Camellia japonica 'White By The Gate' ~ White By The Gate Camellia tolerates-wet-soil Dark red flower buds openWhite By The Gate Camellia is a full sized evergreen shrub with an upright habit and glossy leaves stay deep green year round. The large, formally double pure white flowers bloom throughout winter into mid spring attracting butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 8 12 Spread: 6 10 Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Year