'Sadaharu Oh' is a refined Camellia japonica cultivar that brings elegant winter color to the Houston and Willis landscape. This 3-gallon (3G) specimen is prized for its large, semi-double blooms that are predominantly pure white, often accented by a golden burst of stamens and rare, delicate pink stripes or flecks. The foliage is exceptionally dark green, thick, and lustrous, providing year-round structure even when the tree is not in bloom. Named after the legendary baseball player, this variety is known for its vigorous, upright growth habit. It is an ideal choice for a shaded foundation planting, a woodland garden, or as a sophisticated evergreen hedge.
Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Shade (Morning sun with filtered afternoon shade is ideal in Texas)
Height x Width
8-12' Height x 5-8' Width
Water
Moderate; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential during the establishment phase and through the hot Houston summer to ensure next year's flower buds set properly.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply an acid-forming fertilizer (formulated for Azaleas/Camellias) in early spring after the blooms have faded.
Pruning
Minimal; prune immediately after the flowering period to shape the plant or remove dead wood without sacrificing next season's buds.
'Sadaharu Oh' is a refined Camellia japonica cultivar that brings elegant winter color to the Houston and Willis landscape. This 3-gallon (3G) specimen is prized for its large, semi-double blooms that are predominantly pure white, often accented by a golden burst of stamens and rare, delicate pink stripes or flecks. The foliage is exceptionally dark green, thick, and lustrous, providing year-round structure even when the tree is not in bloom. Named after the legendary baseball player, this variety is known for its vigorous, upright growth habit. It is an ideal choice for a shaded foundation planting, a woodland garden, or as a sophisticated evergreen hedge.
Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Shade (Morning sun with filtered afternoon shade is ideal in Texas)
Height x Width
8-12' Height x 5-8' Width
Water
Moderate; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential during the establishment phase and through the hot Houston summer to ensure next year's flower buds set properly.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply an acid-forming fertilizer (formulated for Azaleas/Camellias) in early spring after the blooms have faded.
Pruning
Minimal; prune immediately after the flowering period to shape the plant or remove dead wood without sacrificing next season's buds.
