Camellia transnokoensis

Common Name:
Transnoko Camellia

Description:
Camellia transnokoensis is a charming evergreen camellia species admired for its naturally compact habit, small glossy foliage, and masses of delicate white flowers. Originating from Taiwan, this refined shrub produces lightly scented single blooms with golden-yellow stamens from late winter into spring, creating a soft and elegant display against the dense dark green foliage. Its naturally neat growth makes it an excellent choice for low hedging, borders, woodland gardens, feature pots, or bonsai culture. Well-suited to Melbourne’s cooler temperate climate, Camellia transnokoensis thrives in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds. It prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. This species is valued for its graceful appearance, compact size, and exceptional flowering performance during the cooler months.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–2 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White
• Yellow stamens

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Evergreen
• Perennial
• Scented flowers
• Suitable for Bonsai
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats.

Companion Plants:

• Azalea
• Clivia
• Daphne
• Ferns
• Hellebore
• Hydrangea
• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Pieris japonica
• Rhododendron