Camellia japonica 'Imura', semi-double pure white flower on narrow glossy foliage
Camellia japonica 'Imura', semi-double pure white flower on narrow glossy foliage

White Japanese Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Imura'

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1 Gallon USDA Zones 7–9 Part Shade Matures 8–10 Feet

A luminous white japonica, Camellia japonica 'Imura' opens elegant semi-double white flowers on narrow, glossy evergreen leaves in the depths of winter.

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The Full Story

'Imura' is a refined white form of Camellia japonica, grown for elegant semi-double pure white flowers set against narrow, glossy evergreen leaves. The clean white bloom and slightly fine-textured foliage give the plant a quiet, luminous presence in shade, a contrast to the heavier reds and pinks that dominate the genus.

The flowers open in late winter, when the cool-season garden most wants light, the white petals loose and semi-double around a center of soft yellow stamens. Like most camellias, 'Imura' is at finest in semi-shade, in sandy, slightly acidic soil kept mulched and watered, where the upright evergreen frame holds the year and the flowers read with particular clarity against a dark background.
Will this plant thrive in your zone?

Plant Profile
At a glance
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9
Sun
Part Shade
Soil
Well-drained, Acid, Mulched, Sandy
Mature size
Height 8–10 Feet · Spread 6–8 Feet
Growth rate
Slow
Seasonality
Evergreen
Design Notes

Use 'Imura' where a clean white flower will light a shaded planting: a woodland border, a north or east-facing foundation, or a spot framed for winter from a window or path. The pale bloom reads best against a dark backdrop, so site near broadleaf evergreens or a shaded wall, and underplant with ferns, hellebores, and early bulbs. The narrow, glossy foliage and upright habit make a tidy evergreen presence the rest of the year. Grow as a specimen or an informal screen in semi-shade.

Flower, Fruit & Foliage

Semi-double white, late winter to early spring

Flower. Pure white, semi-double, the petals loose and slightly tubular around a soft yellow center, opening in late winter and early spring. A clean, luminous white that lights a shaded planting.

Foliage. Narrow, glossy, dark green evergreen leaves give a finer texture than most japonicas, a tidy upright frame the year round.

Care

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Light. Part shade to dappled sun; shelter from hot afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves and brown the white blooms.

Soil. Sandy, well-drained, acidic soil around pH 5.5 to 6.5, rich in organic matter and kept mulched.

Water. Steady moisture through the growing season, deep but never waterlogged; ease off in winter.

Pruning. Prune just after flowering; remove dead or crossing wood and thin lightly for air.

Hardiness. Reliable through USDA Zones 7 to 9; shelter from hard winter wind and frost at the northern edge.

Here’s a closer look at how we produce our plants

From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.

Woodlanders Growing Process

Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.

Sustainable Growing Practices

Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.

Supporting Local Biodiversity

Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.

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Grown in Aiken, South Carolina
At Woodlanders, we are committed to quality.

All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.

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Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.

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