in what zones do camellias grow
With proper selection and winter care, you can keep your camellias (Camellia spp.) thriving through the cold winter months. Camellias have glossy evergreen leaves and large showy flowers. Depending on the variety, camellias grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 10. Selecting the Right Variety Most camellias are winter hardy throughout the Mediterranean climate. When selecting a camellia, find one that grows in your climate zone. Camellia japonica and Camellia sinensis grow in USDA zones 7 through 9. In zones 10, try Camellia crapnelliana or Camellia furfuracea, both hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10, or Camellia oleifera, hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10.