Pirate's Gold
Key Attributes
| Cultivar Name | Pirate's Gold |
| Species | Camellia japonica |
| Hybridizer | J. M. Haynie |
| Primary Color | yellow |
| Secondary Color | gold |
| Color Pattern | solid |
| Bloom Form | semi-double |
| Bloom Season | mid-season |
| Growth Habit | upright |
About this Camellia cultivar
Camellia japonica 'Pirate's Gold' is a japonica cultivar introduced by J. M. Haynie of Theodore, Alabama. Based on the cultivar name and reference context, it is understood to be a yellow-toned or golden-tinted camellia selection, likely prized for warm coloration unusual in camellias. As with many Camellia japonica cultivars, it is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and ornamental winter to spring blooms. Specific flower form and dimensions are not explicitly given in the provided source, so the bloom form and season are inferred from typical japonica characteristics.
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