Camellia japonica 'Tuxedo'
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Tuxedo |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | deep red |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
An evergreen camellia cultivar consistent with Camellia japonica, noted in reference material under the closely associated name 'Black Tuxedo'. It forms a handsome, narrow upright shrub with glossy deep green foliage and produces small, deep red double flowers in spring, typically around March to April. The blooms appear very dark red, giving a formal, refined appearance suggested by the name. It is valued as an ornamental shrub for woodland gardens, containers, and cut flowers.
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