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STEWARTIA rostrata
Commonly known as Upright stewartia
Shallowly furrowed bark which peels in maturity. Flowers camellia pink at first fading later to near white on the tips of individual twigs
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - finely-toothed dark-green leaves turn orange-red in autumn.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pink fading to white -
Height - 4m-8m (13ft-26ft) -
Spread - 2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
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Tree - upright, shrubby tree. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) across.
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade - dappled shade -
Additional Features - Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases - trouble free -
Place of origin - eastern China -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped
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Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly
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Stewartia - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
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4m-8m (13ft-26ft)
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2-2.5m (6½-8ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Garden Goodies
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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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
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