Anacostia Japanese Camellia
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Anacostia |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | pink |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Anacostia' is a Japanese camellia cultivar grown as an ornamental evergreen shrub. Reference context identifies it as a Monrovia selection sold as Anacostia Japanese Camellia. It is known for showy pink blooms borne against glossy dark green foliage, with a refined shrub habit typical of japonica camellias. Based on standard descriptions of this cultivar and its nursery use, the flowers are double to formal-looking and appear in the camellia season from winter into early spring. It is valued as a specimen, woodland shrub, or foundation planting for its elegant flowers, evergreen leaves, and dense habit.
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