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John L. Shirah

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Id:ICR-24226

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered2005

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'John L. Shirah'

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ACS, The Camellia Journal, June 2005, p.8, colour photo p.9, Reg. No.2639. A chance seedling that first flowered 1989 Originated by John. W. Shirah, Lakeland, Fla, USA, and propagated by Shirah's Camellia Nursery. The 10 cm diameter formal double flower is white, shading to a faint blush in cold weather. Falls in one piece. Flowers early to mid-season. American Camellia Yearbook, 2005, p.43, colour photo p.C5. Plant is spreading with vigorous growth rate. Dark green leaves are 8.2 cm x 4.5 cm.

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