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....
  • Deciduous
    Finely-toothed dark-green leaves turn orange-red in autumn.
  • 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)
  • Tree
    Upright, shrubby tree. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) across.
  • 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

STEWARTIA rostrata

 
Large £65.00 each 
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
  • Additional Features
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Eastern China
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Butterfly friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Stewartia - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
4m-8m (13ft-26ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  2-2.5m (6½-8ft)
 

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