C. sasanqua 'Shishigashira'

Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira-2'

Crossbreds of camellia and Camellia sasanqua, with peach flowers in winter

  • C. sasanqua  'Shishigashira'
  • C. sasanqua  'Shishigashira'
  • C. sasanqua  'Shishigashira'
  • C. sasanqua  'Shishigashira'
  • Flower name
    C. sasanqua 'Shishigashira'
  • Scientific name
    Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira-2'
  • Alias山茶花サザンカ, カンツバキ群, Camellia sasanqua, シシガシラ, 獅子頭, 寒椿, カンツバキ
  • Place of originHorticultural species, native species is endemic to Japan
  • Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens, Park, Horticultural species, Potted flower
  • Flowering seasonJanuary, February, November, December
  • Language of flowersLove

What is C. sasanqua 'Shishigashira'

'Shishigashira' and 'Kantsubaki' are identical. Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira' (scientific name: Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira') is a species endemic to Japan.

Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira' (Camellia sasanqua 'Shishigashira') - Camellia sasanqua, flowering season: late November to February, flower color: bright red, flower shape: double, flower size: medium, Camellia sasanqua group, remarks: lateral growth, uses: garden tree, potted plant, bonsai


  • Order
    Ericales
  • Family
    Theaceae
  • Genus
    Camellia
  • Species
    C. sasanqua 'Shishigashira'
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Monopetal inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Rose-shaped
  • Leaf type
    Oval
  • Edge of the leaf
    Serrated
  • Life typeEvergreen medium tree
  • Flower colorsRed
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit color
  • Height100.0 ~ 200.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower5.0 ~ 7.0 cm

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