Anyone know what kind of a flowering bush this is

[1sailor]

I've been living here for 26 years. In all that time this bush never produced more than about 4 or maybe 5 flowers in a season. I don't know if this is indicative of anything but suddenly this year it must have at least 50 flowers. Just wondering what this thing is.

 

[6518John]

I believe that is a Camellia. A Southern favorite. Don’t know about Oregon though.

 

[soFlaNative]

Some kind of camellia.

I've seen them in western North Carolina.

 

[1sailor]

Thanks for the help. I'm sure it was planted here on purpose. I doubt they grow here naturally (although really, what do I know). I'm really curious though why so many flowers this year. Sure is easy to take care of though.

 

[Sarge9]

Take a pic and use goggle, it will pull it right up.
Kinda neat really.

 

[1sailor]

How does that work? I've done searches with words before but not pictures.

 

[MaxKimber]

My guess: Japanese Camellia

 

[TX-Dennis]

Definitely camellia. Both leaves and flowers are correct for that. Hardy versions will thrive to Zone 6. That should include all of Oregon.

 

[wood714]

How does that work? I've done searches with words before but not pictures.

Like this, most easy.

 

[1sailor]

I never had any idea that I could search with pics. Thanks. And thanks to everyone else, I can do a search on this bush to see if it answers my flower questions.

 

[1sailor]

Just did a search and yep, it is for sure a Camellia. I will say that they are certainly hardy. I have done nothing for this plant but it thrives in spite of me.

 

[CalifEd]

Just did a search and yep, it is for sure a Camellia. I will say that they are certainly hardy. I have done nothing for this plant but it thrives in spite of me.

Now that you know about it, you will have to take care of it.
Something like the stray dog feeding laws.

 

[Kinman]

Your winter had to have been milder than ours and this past winter my wife's roses did so well, she uncovered them earlier than usual. Your Camelia is probably responding to a much milder winter than it has been used to, either that or it has received more fertilizer or a better type that suits it. I know that our Roadies are doing better than usual, we had very few days in the freezer this year, I worry about a bumper crop of grasshoppers and yellow jackets.

 

[Rule3]

Camellia Varieties: 23 Different Types of Camellia You'll Love

 

[jeffrefrig]

Those plants are similar to the PA Mountain Laurel or some other bushes that are green all year. I don’t know what their genes are but it’s nice to see some green, other than pine, in the winter time. Rhododendron leaves are bigger than those in the OP, but they’re another welcome greenery. I want a shrubbery…never mind.
Edit to add: That link up above this post is pretty cool if you like to see the plants they’re talking about up there.

 

[lihpster]

I want a shrubbery…never mind.

Get two. Then you can have a bi-level effect with a little path down the middle.



Edit: Talk to Roger. He'll help you out.

 

[Rudi]

They always bloom early. Then the rain beats the snot out of them and they're gone next week.