Camellia crapnelliana, Crapnell's Camellia

A unique camellia species with a large white single flower and bark that becomes more orange as it grows older. From Hong Kong and quite vigorous. Our 3 quart plants are over 2 feet tall at less than 1 year old. Possibly hardy to zone 8, but zone 9 is safest (20-30 degrees Fahrenheit low temperature range)

Discovered in Hong Kong in the early 20th century, Camellia crapnelliana was named in honor of William Syer Crapnell, an assistant superintendent of the Hong Kong Botanical Gardens, who contributed to the study and documentation of native Hong Kong flora. Native to the southeastern Chinese regions of Guangdong and Guangxi, this camellia is naturally found in forested and mountainous areas, thriving in the humid subtropical climate where cool winters and hot, rainy summers create optimal conditions. (https://woodlanders.net/blogs/news/the-enigmatic-camellia-crapnelliana-uncovering-its-origins-and-botanical-legacy#:~:text=Discovered%20in%20Hong%20Kong%20in,of%20native%20Hong%20Kong%20flora.)