Camellia japonica 'Matterhorn' | Matterhorn Camellia

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DESCRIPTION
Camellia japonica ‘Matterhorn’ is an evergreen shrub with glossy, deep green leaves draping from graceful, downward-sweeping branches. In early spring it produces formal-double flowers of pure white that appear along the stems on pendant branches. The blooms stand out against the dark foliage while the shrub’s bushy, compact form gives it a neat, evergreen presence throughout the year.

This cultivar was raised in and introduced for gardens seeking a dependable white-flowering camellia. With its dependable bloom and evergreen structure, ‘Matterhorn’ suits container plantings, sheltered shrub borders, or woodland-style gardens where its flowers can be easily observed during the spring flowering season.

Family: Theaceae
Height: 4 to 6 ft
Width: 3 to 5 ft
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves
Flower color: Pure white, formal double blooms
Bloom time: Early to mid spring
Light requirements: Part shade to dappled shade
Water requirements: Consistent moisture
Maintenance: Low to moderate — prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove dead wood
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Evergreen structure provides shelter and cover for small birds and other wildlife; white flowers may offer pollen/nectar for pollinating insects
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