General MacArthur
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | General MacArthur |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Primary Color | red |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | formal-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
General MacArthur is a traditional camellia cultivar grown for its large, showy red flowers. It is generally associated with Camellia japonica and is noted for bold, full blooms with a formal, layered appearance. The flowers are typically solid red and ornamental, making it a popular garden and exhibition camellia. As with many japonica cultivars, it likely flowers from mid-season and grows as an upright to bushy evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage.
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