STEWARTIA
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STEWARTIA
Commonly known as Chinese stewartia
(STUARTIA)
An attractive all-rounder. Flaking bark, late-spring flowers and good autumn colour.
Genus related to Camellia of about 20 species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs from woodland in eastern Asia and southeastern USA.
The name honours John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (1713-92). The widely accepted name came about as a transcription error given to Carl Linnaeus.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by EH (Chinese) Wilson -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Central and eastern China. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOval or elliptic, toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning bright- red in autumn.
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
4m-8m (13ft-26ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubOr tree with red-brown bark. Produces rose-like flowers 5cm (2in) across, singly, along the shoots.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Neutral to acid soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds. -
Partial shade
Dappled shade. -
Broadly conical
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Mature Size4m-8m (13ft-26ft)
4m (13ft)
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