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Gordonia axillaris
Large shrub with glossy mid-green leaves. Large creamy white flowers with yellow anthers autumn to spring. Hardy though prefers a warm sheltered site. Plant in sun or semi shade.
Genus
Gordonia
Species
axillaris
Cultivar
Common name
Crepe Camellia
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
China
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Flowering shrub
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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