President's Monthly Message, February 2026
13 fevereiro 2026
I am pleased to share this Monthly News on ICS developments and activities, highlighting camellia-related events and initiatives from several regions.
2026 American Camellia Society National Convention
15 Jan 2026
The American Camellia Society will hold its 2026 National Convention in Charleston, SC, February 19-22. Hosted by the Coastal Carolina Camellia Society, the event will feature visits to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and Middleton Place during peak camellia bloom season.
President's Monthly Message, January 2026
12 Jan 2026
I am glad to share this first Monthly News on ICS developments and activities.
President's End-year 2025 Message
2 dezembro 2025
For the first time, I am sending a message, through our membership representatives, to all ICS members. I think it is important that all ICS members are aware of ICS activities and missions.
Midyear 2025 President's Message
10 junho 2025
The Tokyo Congress was a really successful event. Let me thank all the staff, especially Professor Tanaka and Mr. Tadashi Karato. Let me congratulate the hotel Chinzanso for the excellent accommodation. We really enjoyed the three outstanding Oshima gardens. Thank you also to Professor Wang for organizing the excellent scientific session.
President's Message 2025
27 Jan 2025
Dear friends, I hope all of you are well. Let me inform you about the ICS news.
President's Message 2024
12 novembro 2024
Dear Directors and ICS officers, I hope this message finds you all well. Let me recall the main achievements of this second half of 2024.
Ancient revered Sanmen Tsubaki to be honoured at Tokyo ICS Congress
7 outubro 2024
One of Japan’s oldest and most revered camellia trees, the Sanmen Tsubaki (the three-sides camellia) of Kumano Shrine, Massaki-cho, Ofunato City, will be recognised as a Significant Historic Ornamental Camellia Tree at the forthcoming ICS Congress in Tokyo in 2025.
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 junho 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.
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