STEWARTIA pseudocamellia

A Japanese species with flaking bark and small white camellia-like flowers

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Available again from summer 2020 - These plants are expected to be available sometime in summer.

Small £25.00 each

Available again from summer 2020

2 to 3 Litre

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
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 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil - - humus-rich
Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -