Camellia japonica ‘Dido’
A cultivar of Camellia japonica L. Camden Park bred, seedling 6/50. ‘Pure white, moderate size, petals well shaped, not sufficiently numerous, of moderate substance and well formed.’ William Macarthur. [MP A2948-6].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
First described in 1850 and listed in the 1857 catalogue [T.218/1857]. It was listed in catalogues throughout Australia and New Zealand and was still grown in the 1940s. [CQ]. ‘Dido’ was also listed in the ABHSR of 1849/50.
Notes
Published Jun 21, 2009 - 03:39 PM | Last updated Dec 04, 2011 - 02:06 PM
Probably Camellia japonica 'Dido'. This 40 year old tree was transplanted from the old Camden High School. It was planted there as a cutting from a tree at Camden Park that is now dead.
| Family | Theaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Camden Park |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Camellia japonica ‘Dido’ |
| Confidence level | high |