1 3

Yuletide Camellia

Yuletide Camellia

The Yuletide Camellia bursts into brilliant red bloom from December through January, right when the rest of the garden is quiet. A vivid, evergreen tribute for the winter season.

$99.95
$99.95
Sale Sold out
Select starting tree height:
Please Note: This product can not be shipped to AK, AZ, HI, OR
View full details

Yuletide Camellia Treebute

A tribute that bursts into bright red bloom right when the garden feels most quiet.

The Yuletide Camellia is a beloved winter-blooming favorite, covering itself in brilliant Christmas-red flowers with cheerful yellow stamens from December into January. Because only a handful of blooms open at once, occasional frost doesn't dampen the display, giving your tribute a steady, unfolding show of color during the darkest, quietest months of the year.

Each Treebute is a complete memorial tree kit designed to be planted at home, a hands-on ritual that many people find grounding and healing.

The act of planting gives your hands something purposeful to do and creates meaning, forming a living connection that continues to grow.


What Happens After You Order

Step 1

Your plant is prepared and shipped with care from our nursery.

Step 2

Your kit arrives ready to plant, with your healthy tree, care guide, and personalized memorial message.

Step 3

Follow the simple steps to plant your living memorial, whenever the time feels right.

Step 4

Care for your shrub, and watch it grow over the years.

Why You'll Love the Yuletide Camellia

  • Brilliant winter blooms: single, bright red flowers with golden stamens open from December through January, exactly when the garden is otherwise quiet.
  • A long, unfolding display: only a handful of blooms open at a time, so an occasional frost won't cut the show short.
  • Evergreen and adaptable: glossy, dark green foliage holds year-round, and its compact, upright form works well as a hedge, specimen, or espalier.


A Living Memorial That Grows With You

Finding a meaningful way to honor someone you love can feel overwhelming. A Treebute tree offers something different, a living expression of love that grows stronger each year. It gives your hands something to do and your heart something to hold.

The act of planting creates meaning. The growth creates hope. The tree creates a place to remember.

What Comes With Your Treebute Kit
  • Hardy tribute tree (size you select)
  • Step-by-step planting & watering care guide
  • Personalized memorial message

Optional Add-Ons (Customize Your Treebute Kit)

  • Planter (choose your style & size)
  • Premium potting mix (for patio planting)
  • Cremation-safe organic soil blend (for ashes, if/when you're ready)

Many customers plant without ashes - and that's just as meaningful.

Everything arrives together, ready to plant.

Nurturing Your Memorial Tribute

Even if you're new to planting, the Yuletide Camellia is resilient and forgiving, rewarding simple care with vivid color through the darkest months.

  • Light: Partial shade to partial sun. Protection from harsh afternoon sun helps keep the blooms and foliage looking their best.

  • Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Regular watering supports the lush, glossy foliage this camellia is known for.

  • Space: Plan for a mature size of about 8 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide, with a narrow, upright habit that fits easily into most garden settings.

Plant in a sheltered spot with acidic, well-drained soil, and mulch around the base to insulate the roots during sudden cold snaps. Fertilize in early spring after blooming ends, and prune lightly if desired to encourage a bushier form.

Optional: Plant with Cremation Ashes - The Treebute® Difference

For those wishing to incorporate cremation ashes, your kit includes the option to add our Treebute® organic soil blend. This specially formulated mixture creates a safe, nurturing foundation for your tree - transforming ashes into living growth.

Your tree is meaningful with or without ashes - this is simply another way to honor someone you love.

Plant Specifications:

Bloom Time:
Fall to Winter
Botanical Name:
Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'
Growth Rate Value:
Slow
Mature Height Value:
8-10 ft.
Mature Width Value:
8-10 ft.
Sunlight Value:
Full-Part Sun
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Growing Zones:
7-9 outdoors

You Might Also Like

What if they're not ready to plant right away?

The kit includes simple instructions to care for your tree until planting time. Many customers plant on a significant date, a birthday, an anniversary, or another day that feels right.

What's included in the Yuletide Camellia memorial kit?

Your kit includes a healthy Yuletide Camellia in the size you select, a step-by-step planting and care guide, and a personalized memorial message. Optional add-ons like a planter or premium potting mix are also available.

Can I plant this in memory of a pet?

Yes. The Yuletide Camellia is a meaningful tribute for a pet as well as a person, and its winter bloom offers a vivid, recurring moment to pause and remember.

How big does it get, and how long does it live?

At maturity, expect around 8 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide. With good care, this camellia can remain a colorful, healthy part of your landscape for many years.

When does it bloom, and how much care does it need?

It flowers from December through January, right around the winter holidays. Once established, it needs only consistent moisture and light pruning after blooming.

What if I'm not ready to plant yet?

That's completely understandable. Your camellia can wait in its container in a bright spot with regular watering until you're ready. There's no deadline to begin.

Can I plant ashes without any special soil treatment?

We strongly advise against it and doing so will void the Warranty. Planting cremation ashes directly with a tree, without proper treatment, can stress or even kill the plant. The high sodium and pH levels create conditions that are hostile to root development. If you want your memorial tree to thrive for years to come, using the Treebute Organic Soil Blend is essential when incorporating ashes.

What makes Treebute different from other memorial tree options?

Treebute is designed to be planted at home, in your own yard, patio, or indoor space. Unlike distant memorial forests where a tree is planted somewhere you may never visit, a Treebute grows right where you can see it. It becomes a gentle, living presence in your daily life.

Every kit includes a healthy tree of your choice, clear planting and care instructions, and the option to add scientifically formulated soil for safe ash incorporation. And our team understands that every memorial is deeply personal.

How is this different from having a tree planted in a forest?

Forest donation programs plant something far away and send a card. A Treebute Kit delivers a real, living plant to your door, or to your recipient's door, so it can be planted and tended at home and seen every day. It becomes part of daily life, not a distant certificate.