Camellia japonica root system

[itsgrowtime]

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[align=left]I have just built a new home, I want to plant a Camellia japonica up against the house. My concern is the root system, how evasive are they?[/align]


[align=left]Has any one done this and has regretted it?[/align]


[align=left]Is this a good idea or a bad idea?:shock:[/align]
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[Newt]

Hi Itsgrowtime,

Congratulations on your new home!* There are so many cultivars of Camellia these days that it might depend on which one you plant.* I inhertied mine that were planted against the foundation of my home.* The bed they are planted in is only 4' deep and there is a sidewalk on the other side of the bed.* I've never had any problems with them or their roots.* They were planted in 1979 and I moved into the house in 1988. * I never did find out exactly which ones they are, but they were planted from a one gallon container.* I think they are either Camellia sesanqua or C. japonica. They bloom in fall with double pink flowers, are evergreen and are now 15' tall.* They are very slow growing.* I've never had any problems with the root system.

Do you know exactly which cultivar you want to purchase?* Will they be fall blooming?* Where do you live?

Newt

[itsgrowtime]

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Thank you for such a quick response.

I haven't decided as yet to what cultivar I want to plant.

I work for local government, & we get insurance claims in regards too "Root damage" some of the photos I have seen are absolutely scary. The damage that some trees do to footings and pipes is unbelievable. I certainly don't want to go down that path.

I believe they bloom in winter where I live. I'm in the South Eastern corner of Australia this is located in the State of Victoria. The city is called Melbourne, this is the second biggest city of Australia equivalent to say LA. The suburb (Town) I live is in the south west of Melbourne called Williamstown this is a bay side suburb. The climate is know as Temperate & is one of the coldest places in Australia. We are in winter now. The wind blows across from Antarctica and hits us.

Below is a pic looking at Melbourne from the fore shore at Williamstown


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[Newt]

You are very welcome!* You certainly live in a beautiful place.* By the way, you posted your question in the 'Annuals' forum.* Unfortunately I can't move it, but camellias are perennial shrubs. :)*

Hope I was able to help.
Newt

[itsgrowtime]

oh, Thank you very much you have been very helpful.

is it possible that I can move it?

[Newt]

Not to worry about moving your post, but you are so kind to offer.* Eventually this board will have updates and we should be able to do that.* I just wanted to make sure you knew that a Camellia isn't an annual.* :)*

Newt

[itsgrowtime]

I wasen't sure where to post it. I need to pay more attention.

hehehe, if your Camillia has been alive since 1979 and it was an annual, that would be one long year. hehehehe

[Newt]

You gave me quite a giggle!!* :D

Newt