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Posted by Jen (Alpharetta, United States) on 11 March 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

Does anyone know what kind of flowering tree this is???
All the flowers are this odd color mix and the tree is about 10 - 12 feet high.
I have searched the internet but honestly have no idea what to google to get the answer!!!
Help!

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Comments (11)

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

It's very pretty, I'm sure this is a Camelia/camellia, :)
A beautiful shot Jen.

11 Mar 2008 10:13am

@MaryB: Thanks Mary!
I had no clue!!! I love to take pictures of flowers but not quite the green thumb! : )

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

I'd also say it's a Camelia, a very beautiful one!

11 Mar 2008 1:48pm

@MadScientist: Thanks!

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Don't know... too exotic for these northern climes. But it is gorgeous! Damn, you have that much greenery and flowers already???

11 Mar 2008 2:21pm

@amy: Yes lots of green and lots of pollen too!!!
My son who never had allergies is now on allergy medicine! AH!

vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

I either wait for 8 weeks or come down to Georgia to see flowers... I like this one!

11 Mar 2008 3:22pm

@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: Come on Down!!!! Pour you a cold drink and take a few pictures! : )

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

I am with Amy. Nothing like that up here but it is gorgeous.

11 Mar 2008 4:42pm

Reza from Montreal, Canada

Beautiful indeed.

11 Mar 2008 5:10pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

It is definitely a camellia; very Southern, they come in many shades and varieties. The dark green, slightly toothed and somewhat leathery leaf is one giveaway. Also the profusion of rounded buds on the ends of the branches.

11 Mar 2008 7:24pm

@Viewfinder: I found this so interesting and unique with the pink/white blend.
Very interesting...yet to figure out what else is around my yard and neighborhood...first spring down here, should be interesting!

danthro from Suburbia, United States

i had no idea what it was either, but i have a photo of one i'm posting in a week or so, so thanks to your other commenters now i know! i'll have a thank you note to you when the post is up. thanks!

11 Mar 2008 10:20pm

@danthro: Thank you Danthro...can't wait to see your shot!

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

I am clueless, but they look nice!

12 Mar 2008 1:31am

e. from New York, NY, United States

I don't, but it's beautiful. Wonderful capture. :)

12 Mar 2008 4:58am

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Looks like the crew have settled on a Camellia . . I have some nearby with labels so can confirm it so. Publishing these pics does throw sharp and interesting relief on the effect of different climatic zones.

12 Mar 2008 5:51pm

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