Camellia Lu Shan Snow

Lu Shan Snow Camellia

A refined camellia valued for its pure white, formal double flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and elegant late-winter to early-spring display. Blooms are large and symmetrical, opening from creamy buds to pristine white flowers that stand out beautifully against dark green leaves.

Growth is upright to rounded, forming a dense evergreen shrub with a polished, classic presence and strong year-round structure.

Growing Conditions



Light: Part shade to filtered sun (morning sun preferred; protect from hot afternoon sun)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils rich in organic matter



Water: Average; consistent moisture recommended, especially during establishment



Shape: Upright to rounded, dense habit



Cold Hardiness: Moderate; protect from cold winds and harsh winter exposure



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 7a–9b



Mature Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Features



Large, pure white formal double flowers



Late winter to early spring bloom season



Glossy evergreen foliage



Classic, elegant camellia form



Landscape Uses



Specimen plantings



Foundation plantings



Woodland and shaded garden settings



Evergreen shrub borders



Why Growers Choose It



Exceptional white flower color and form



Reliable cool-season flowering



Strong evergreen structure year-round

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-12'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Fall, Winter

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Hedge

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No