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How do camellias grow in Oregon? History of when they were brought here? How many species total in oregon? Needed growing conditions? Anything else?
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Asked January 13, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
How do camellias grow in Oregon? History of when they were brought here? How many species total in oregon? Needed growing conditions? Anything else?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Liz. They do grow here, and this Extension article lists 3 of the most common: https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/camellia
This article has photos of others, as well as an explanation that there are over 2,000 "clones" produced by human activities: https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/camellia
This article has care instructions: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/spruce-older-camellias-late-spring-trim
I suggest that you find answers to your other questions through this resource: https://www.americancamellias.com/education-and-camellia-care/history-of-camellias
Good luck!
This article has photos of others, as well as an explanation that there are over 2,000 "clones" produced by human activities: https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/camellia
This article has care instructions: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/spruce-older-camellias-late-spring-trim
I suggest that you find answers to your other questions through this resource: https://www.americancamellias.com/education-and-camellia-care/history-of-camellias
Good luck!
