The Camellia japonica 'Professor Sargent' (Japanese Camellia) is a classic, hardy evergreen shrub prized for its rich crimson-red, peony-form double blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Thrives primarily in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a through 9b. Typically grows 8 to 12 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide with a slow, upright, and bushy habit.