Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Shrubs

Japanese camellia

Camellia japonica


Appearance

An evergreen shrub with deep glossy green, oval to ovate leaves that taper to a short point. Solitary, red flowers borne at the end of branchlets in spring.

Habitat

In border by the gate at the bottom of the garden. Planted spring 2023.


Months in flower