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Shi Shi Gashira Camellia is compact with rose-red blooms; 4–5 ft tall; partial shade; moderate water; fall flowering; ideal for smaller Willis and Woodlands spaces.
Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Shi Shi Gashira' (Shi Shi Gashira Compact Camellia)
Average Landscape Size: 4–5 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide; can reach 8 ft unpruned; compact, dense habit
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; more sun tolerant than japonicas
Water Needs: Moderate; somewhat drought tolerant once established, good drainage essential
Deer Resistance: Low, Deer will browse on these when hungry
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; evergreen in Willis winters, very reliable
Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving plant food in early spring; prune immediately after flowering in late fall/winter
Detailed Description: This is the perfect camellia for smaller spaces! Shi Shi Gashira stays naturally compact at 4–5 feet, making it absolutely perfect for foundation plantings or anywhere you need a manageable size. The rose-red blooms appear in fall, giving you gorgeous color when most everything else is winding down for winter. Here in Willis, it's incredibly reliable and actually more sun-tolerant than the larger japonicas. The best part? It's naturally tidy and doesn't require much pruning to keep that perfect shape. This is the camellia that fits beautifully into any landscape without taking over!