Name: Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' (Yuletide Holiday Red Camellia)

Average Landscape Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; can reach 10 ft unpruned; upright, open 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 them

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; evergreen in Willis winters, blooms at Christmas

Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving plant food in early spring; prune immediately after flowering in late winter

Detailed Description: Talk about perfect timing! Yuletide literally blooms at Christmas time, giving you gorgeous red flowers with bright yellow centers right when you need holiday color most. Here in Willis, the timing is absolutely magical – just when everything else is dormant, Yuletide bursts into bloom for the holidays! Most folks keep these at 6–8 feet, and they're more sun-tolerant than the japonicas, giving you flexibility in placement. The red and yellow blooms are like natural Christmas decorations that Mother Nature provides every December. This is the camellia that makes your landscape festive without any artificial decorations needed!