Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope' Flowering-Tree this slow-growing evergreen bears intriguing

this slow-growing evergreen bears intriguing whorls of dark-green needles at the end of its branchlets

Can self-pollinate

finely toothed leaves turn brilliant red accompanied by purple seed pods

dense crowned tree with fanshaped deeply lobed leaves

An extremely hardy

Camellia japonica 'Bob Hope' Flowering-Tree this slow-growing evergreen bears intriguingAn elegant, upright or spreading, evergreen shrub with lovely dark green, ovate, leathery leaves. Perfect for improved structure in borders or as an accent in a pot. 'Bob Hope' bears deep red, double flowers in late winter to early spring. Plant in a sheltered location away from cold, drying winds and strong sunlight. Needs moist, acidic, well drained soil. RHS hardiness rating: H5