Chengdu Yanzhilian

Chengdu Yanzhilian. (C.japonica), Chinese Camellia Culture, 2003, Appendix, p.567 as ‘Chengduyanzhilian’; Slow growth rate, formation of new branches weak, thick trunk, redbrown twigs. Leaf obovate to elliptic, juvenile leaves curved inward to boat shape, dark green, 7.5-9.5 cm x 4.5-6 cm. Petals flat in several rows, apex concave, outer petals reflexed, some petaloid stamens when fully open, inner petals do not open. Deep red flower, 8-9 cm diameter. Late flowering. Synonym ‘Zhushalian’. From Sichuan Province, China.