Alabama: Camellia

The camellia is a shrub that can grow to be 6 to 12 feet when it is fully mature. The shrub is native to China, Japan, and other parts of Asia. The flowers that bloom are usually white, red, pink or variegated, depending on the variety. They usually bloom around the springtime.

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