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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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Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom (Indian Hawthorne)

Rhaphiolepis ‘Apple Blossom’ is a charming, compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its abundant pale pink flowers and dense, glossy foliage. Blooming...

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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 sasanqua 'Paradise Diana' bright pink flower.

Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana'

Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Diana' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink semi double blooms and glossy green foliage. Flowering...

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Camellia Paradise Vanessa

Camellia Paradise Vanessa produces large and showy, white flowers which are flushed with pink. The flowers are borne through autumn and winter 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 popular evergreen shrub that produces showy, double, hot pink flowers. These appear from winter through...

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Camellia 'Sugar and Spice' pink flower.

Camellia Sugar and Spice

Camellia Sugar and Spice features fragrant, semi-double, clear pink flowers through winter and spring. It bears glossy, green leaves as it grows to 2...

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Camellia Takanini

Camellia Takanini produces magnificent, double, rich red flowers from winter through spring with a tight, frilly centre. The glossy, dark green...

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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 Paradise Belinda

Camellia Paradise Belinda is a lovely, evergreen shrub that produces pretty, single, dark pink flowers. The glossy, dark green foliage provides a...

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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 With Love

Camellia With Love produces showy, double, bright pink flowers with a light fragrance from winter through spring. The foliage is glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Coronation

Camellia Coronation produces masses of fragrant, semi-double, pure white flowers. These are produced from spring through early summer and are...

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Camellia Yuletide

Camellia Yuletide produces showy, single, bright red flowers from winter through spring. The flowers have a centre of prominent, golden stamens. The...

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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 '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 tsaii

Camellia Tsaii is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of single, white, fragrant flowers. These contrast well with the glossy, green foliage as...

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Camellia japonica 'Jurys' Yellow' flowers with dark green foliage.

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 Paradise Pearl

Camellia Paradise Pearl is renowned for its large and showy, double flowers. The mildly fragrant, white flowers tinged with purple are borne from...

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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 Roger Hall

Camellia Roger Hall produces impressive, double, red flowers through winter and spring. The blooms blend perfectly with the glossy, dark green...

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Camellia Mark Alan

Camellia 'Mark Alan' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its elegant rose pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This beautiful camellia...

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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 Night Rider

Camellia 'Night Rider' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its very dark red almost black blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This dramatic...

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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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