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camellia apples

Are you searching for "camellia apples" and wondering what this unique term means? In the world of gardening and plant identification, camellia apples can refer to several interesting plant varieties and flower forms that blend the beauty of camellia shrubs with the apple-like hues or blossom shapes. While there isn't a traditional apple tree known as a "camellia apple," there are camellias with apple-blossom-like flowers and other plants that carry the apple name due to their delightful blooms. This page will help you discover the stunning camellia options and apple-related plants that are perfect for New Zealand gardens.

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Camellia 'Apple Blossom'

Camellia 'Apple Blossom' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink edged white blooms that resemble delicate apple flowers. Flowering from late winter into spring, it brings gentle colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens when little else is in bloom. With glossy dark green foliage and a neat upright habit, it is ideal for hedging, borders, and feature planting in sheltered areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Autumn
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom (Indian Hawthorne)

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Rhaphiolepis ‘Apple Blossom’ is a charming, compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its abundant pale pink flowers and dense, glossy foliage. Blooming in spring and summer, it brightens gardens and landscapes with year-round interest. Ideal for hedges, borders, or container planting, The Plant Company supplies premium NZ-grown plants ready for fast nationwide delivery.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Apple Golden Delicious (Golden Delicious)

The Golden Delicious apple, also known as the Yellow Delicious apple, is a popular variety that bears good sized fruit in autumn. The fruit are...

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Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple)

The Wandin Glory apple tree is an interesting variety of apple that bears medium sized fruit in autumn off weeping branches. The fruit are red-green...

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Apple Granny Smith (Granny Smith Apple)

The Granny Smith apple is a popular variety bears good sized fruit in autumn. The fruit are mid-green in colour with white flesh that is juicy and...

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Camellia transnokoensis white flowers with a pink blush amidst dark green foliage.

Camellia transnokoensis

Camellia transnokoensis is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of single, white flowers. These appear through winter and spring and contrast...

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Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Camellia sasanqua 'Sparkling Burgundy' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its deep burgundy new foliage and soft pink blooms that add rich...

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Camellia Roma Red

Camellia 'Roma Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers bold winter to spring colour in...

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Camellia Early Pearly white flower with a pink blush.

Camellia 'Early Pearly'

Camellia Early Pearly is a very popular, evergreen shrub that flowers from late autumn through winter. It produces showy, mildly fragrant...

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Camellia 'Takanini'

Camellia 'Takanini' is a reliable evergreen shrub known for its attractive blooms that bring colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens. Flowering...

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Weigela Apple Blossom

Weigela Apple Blossom is grown for its colourful flowers and columnar growth habit. This compact shrub produces green leaves which are held densely...

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Camellia 'Paradise Vanessa'

Camellia 'Paradise Vanessa' is a beautiful evergreen shrub that produces soft pink blooms, bringing elegance and seasonal colour to New Zealand...

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Camellia tsaii

Camellia 'Tsaii' is a graceful evergreen shrub known for its delicate blooms and elegant form that bring charm to New Zealand gardens. Flowering from...

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Camellia Coronation

Camellia 'Coronation' is a classic evergreen shrub known for its large, soft pink blooms and glossy green foliage. It brings elegance and reliable...

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Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple)

The Liberty Apple tree bears medium sized fruit in autumn that are dark red with flesh that is crisp and firm, sweet, but also slightly tart. These...

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Camellia 'Volcano'

Camellia 'Volcano' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its bold red blooms that bring vibrant colour and impact to New Zealand gardens. Flowering...

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Camellia With Love

Camellia 'With Love' is a charming evergreen shrub known for its soft romantic blooms and glossy green foliage. It provides beautiful winter to...

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Camellia 'Yuletide'

Camellia 'Yuletide' is a standout evergreen shrub prized for its bright red single flowers with golden centres that bring vibrant winter colour to...

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Camellia Volunteer

Camellia 'Volunteer' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its large, soft pink blooms and glossy green foliage. It provides elegant winter to...

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Camellia 'Black Tie'

Camellia 'Black Tie' is a sophisticated evergreen shrub admired for its large formal deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...

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Camellia 'Black Lace'

Camellia 'Black Lace' is a dramatic evergreen shrub admired for its deep velvety red blooms set against glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...

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Apple Braeburn

The Braeburn Apple is a popular variety that bears large fruit towards the end of autumn. The fruit are light green-yellow and red with flesh that is...

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Camellia 'Paradise Belinda'

Camellia 'Paradise Belinda' is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its soft pink blooms that bring colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia japonica 'Jurys Yellow'

Camellia japonica Jury's Yellow is an evergreen shrub that features showy, double, cream-coloured flowers through winter and spring. These...

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Camellia 'Roger Hall'

Camellia 'Roger Hall' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its soft pink blooms that bring elegance and seasonal colour to New Zealand gardens...

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Camellia 'Kramers Supreme'

Camellia 'Kramers Supreme' is a spectacular evergreen shrub admired for its large deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This outstanding...

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Camellia 'Donation'

Camellia 'Donation' is a superb evergreen shrub admired for its large soft pink blooms with golden centres that appear from late winter into spring...

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Camellia 'Paradise Pearl'

Camellia 'Paradise Pearl' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its beautiful soft white to blush toned flowers that bring brightness and...

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Camellia 'Buttons and Bows'

Camellia 'Buttons and Bows' is a charming evergreen shrub admired for its formal double white blooms delicately edged in soft pink. Flowering from...

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Camellia 'Koto no Kaori'

Camellia 'Koto no Kaori' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its delicate pale pink flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This elegant...

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Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl'

Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pale pink to white blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined...

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Camellia 'Desire'

Camellia 'Desire' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms delicately edged with deeper rose tones. Flowering from late winter...

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Camellia 'Apple Blossom'

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You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Apple, Camellia Rhaphiolepis and Weigela, or related Categories - Apple Trees Deciduous Shrubs and Evergreen Shrubs.

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What are Camellia Apples?

"Camellia apples" often leads plant enthusiasts to the elegant Camellia 'Apple Blossom', a camellia variety with delicate, apple-blossom-pink flowers. This evergreen shrub is treasured for its soft pink petals edged in white, evoking the classic beauty of traditional apple blossoms. The Camellia 'Apple Blossom' is well-suited to New Zealand’s temperate gardens, thriving in partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. It's an excellent choice for creating striking hedges, feature plants, or vibrant winter colour in your landscape.

Similar Plants with Apple-Inspired Blooms

If you love the charm of apple blossoms, there are other beautiful options that carry the apple aesthetic into your garden:

Apple Trees for Fruit Lovers

If your search for "camellia apples" is steering toward fruiting apple trees, there are delicious cultivars perfect for Kiwi backyards:

For those interested in more exotic fruity options, try Annona cherimola (Custard Apple). While not related to true apples or camellias, this subtropical tree produces creamy, sweet fruit known as the custard apple, offering a unique twist to your edible garden.

How to Grow and Care for Camellia Apples

Both camellias and apple-blossom-like shrubs thrive with similar care: plant in well-drained soil, offer morning sun with afternoon shade, and mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Water regularly during dry spells and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Whether you're seeking the stunning floral display of Camellia 'Apple Blossom' or the edible delights of Apple Golden Delicious (Golden Delicious), camellia apples open the door to a world of beauty and bounty for your New Zealand garden.


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