Camellia 'Tom Thumb' semi evergreen NC area as well as

NC area as well as the heat and humidity (typically our climate is a death sentence for Aucuba omeiensis)

part shade (winter protection)

Magnolia x 'Stellar Ruby' PP 29778 (banana shrub) is a Pat McCracken of Garden Treasures introduction and was created  by a controlled cross of Magnolia figo var

serrated leaves

Camellia 'Tom Thumb' semi evergreen NC area as well asCamellia japonica 'Tom Thumb' has pink, edged white, formal double flowers with green foliage. Camellia japonica 'Tom Thumb' has stunning flowers and always a customers' favorite. Camellia japonica 'Tom Thumb' is great as a specimen or can be used in mass plantings in shade to part shade. Thanks to Mike Chelednik for use of his photo. HARDINESS: zones (7?)8 9 EXPOSURE: shade, part shade, sun (might burn foliage) SIZE: 6 8'+ FLOWER: pink, edged white