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Key characteristics

Family: Theaceae
Height: Up to 18 feet
Width: Depending on pruning and growing conditions
Flower color: Semi-double white with yellow stamens
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green
Bloom time: Late fall to early winter
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Average
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain desired shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
Wildlife: Not specifically known to attract wildlife

Shrubs

Camellia sasanqua 'Tago-no-Tsuki'

Tago-no-Tsuki Camellia

Camellia sasanqua 'Tago-no-Tsuki', translating to "Moon on Tago Bay," is an evergreen shrub that graces gardens with its semi-double white flowers during the fall and early winter months. The blooms, characterized by crinkled satin-like petals and prominent yellow stamens, emit a light yet pleasing fragrance, adding a sensory delight to the late-season landscape.

Originating from Japan, this cultivar has been appreciated for its refined beauty and ephemeral blossoms.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Average

Bloom time

Late fall to early winter

Find this plant

Works well in

Foundation Plantings
Specimen Plants
Woodland Gardens
Shade Gardens

Companion plants

Leucothoe · Solomon’s seal · Bergenia · Japanese plum yew · Hosta · Snowdrops

Design tip

A camellia that matures into a small tree can help frame an entrance without the heaviness of a dense hedge. Its white flowers and light fragrance make an entry especially inviting in fall and winter, giving visitors something beautiful to notice as they arrive.