Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Jewel' is a cultivar of the Camellia japonica species, which is a popular flowering evergreen shrub native to Japan and China. The 'Nuccio's Jewel' cultivar is prized for its large, semi-double to peony-form flowers that are a creamy white with pink blush on the edges and back of the petals. The plant typically blooms in late winter to early spring and can grow up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide with a dense, compact habit. The foliage of 'Nuccio's Jewel' is a glossy, dark green and provides year-round interest to the garden or landscape. The plant prefers partial shade and acidic, well-draining soil. 'Nuccio's Jewel' is often grown as an ornamental shrub in gardens, parks, and landscapes, and is a popular choice for hedges or as a specimen plant. It is relatively easy to grow and care