A Significant Historical Ornamental Tree Award has been given to Germany
2 Jul 2024
A Significant Historical Ornamental Tree Award has been given to Germany’s most iconic and famous ancient camellia tree, dated at over 250 years old, a single red Camellia japonica linked to 18th century importation of camellias into Europe.
Midyear 2024 President's Message
18 Jun 2024
Let me recap some key points. Our colleague Professor Tanaka is preparing the 2025 Japan Congress; Our new Treasurer, Jason Dean, started on June 1st; Sasanquas are a key species in the realm of ornamental camellias; The participations at flower shows promotes ICS and camellia societies also with younger people.
The First ICS Award for a Historic Ornamental Camellia Tree
22 Abr 2024
Congratulations to Caerhays Castle Garden UK for an ICS Award for a Historic Ornamental Camellia Tree Collection of eleven specimens including five specimens of Camellia sasanqua (planted between 1899-1902), two specimens of Camellia x vernalis 'Dawn' (planted between 1899-1902), one specimen of Camellia japonica 'Gauntlettii' ('Sodekakushi', planted 1902), and one specimen of Camellia japonica 'Akashigata' (Lady Clare', planted 1906).
New Treasurer as of June 1st, 2024
22 Feb 2024
As announced in the 2023 Congress, Clare Million, our current treasurer, has asked to be replaced. Clare has served since 2013, a long period then. We are profoundly grateful for her effort in managing a complex financial structure, with accounts in the US and UK, and moreover, remittances coming from the whole world.
Midyear 2023 President's Message
10 Jul 2023
A total of 122 delegates attended the Italy congress (47 from Europe and UK, 30 from the US, 25 from Oceania, 15 from Japan, and 5 from China). Participants to Pre-congress and Postcongress were beyond expectations, with 92 and 91 respectively. Travel restrictions impeded a larger participation by Chinese delegates.
Applications for Global Awards for Historic Ornamental Camellia Trees or collection of Historic Ornamental Camellia Trees
7 Jun 2023
Applications for ICS Global Awards for a Historic Ornamental Camellia Tree or for collections (<50 specimens) of Historic Ornamental Camellia Trees will be accepted from 30 June 2023.
Sasanqua book
9 May 2023
ICS has published the first and unique book on Sasanquas, which is their most comprehensive illustration in English.
The 2023 ICS Congress in Italy
2 May 2023
122 delegates from all over the world have participated. The Congress successfully ran its variegated itinerary, from Tuscany to Switzerland.
President's Message 2022 /23
3 Ene 2023
In this second semester, I have been reviewing the gardens of excellence to be confirmed in 2022...
New subscription fees apply for 2023
17 Nov 2022
Please note the fees apply for 2023 and show the expected remittance from the ICS regions + Applicable local surcharges...
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