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STEWARTIA pseudocamellia

Commonly known as Japanese stewartia

A Japanese species with flaking bark and small white camellia-like flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Oval to elliptic, finely-toothed, dark-green leaves, 10cm (4in) long, turn yellow to orange and red in autumn.
  • White
  • Height
    20m (66ft)
  • Spread
    8m (26ft)
  • Tree
    pink to red-brown and grey bark. Produces flowers 6cm (2½in) across with creamy yellow stamens, singly or in pairs along the shoots.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds
  • Partial shade
    Dappled shade

STEWARTIA pseudocamellia

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
Small £27.50 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
Large £65.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
plant size comparison icon 5 to 7.5 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Japan
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 1
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to acid soil
    Humus-rich
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Stewartia - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
20m (66ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  8m (26ft)
  

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

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