Camellia chekiangolesa

Camellia chekiangolesa is an evergreen, low tree or tall shrub from southern China. It reaches about 8 meters in height.

Orange-red, large, showy flowers.

Dark green, leathery, shiny, elliptical leaves.

The fruit is large, the size of an apple, ripe and yellow-red in color.

Camellia chekiangolesa requires permeable, moist and slightly acidic soil. It prefers a sunny or semi-sunny, sheltered position.