Japanese Stewartia
COMMON NAME | Japanese Stewartia |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Stewartia pseudocamilia |
ZONE | 5 – 7 |
SIZE | Small to medium size tree. 20 – 40’ HT. |
FOLIAGE | Medium green leaves in summer. Fall foliage is beautiful, sometimes yellow, orange, red and reddish purple. |
FLOWER | Showy, white, tulip like flowers with yellow center in Jun/Jul. |
BARK | Outstanding. Bark develops a sinuous, muscular character, exfoliating to reveal mottled colors of grey, tan and cinnamon. |
FRUIT | Round capsule with single, sharp point. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Acidic, moist soil. Full sun to partial shade. Best in full sun. |
FAVORITE CULTIVARS | There are several types of Stewartia, many of which are native to the U.S. This cultivar in non-native. |
NOTES | Deer resistant. I like this as a single specimen. |
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