STEWARTIA
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STEWARTIA
Commonly known as Deciduous camellia
(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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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
China (Yunnan), northern Vietnam -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeathery, elliptic to oblong leaves, to 10cm (4in) long, with prominent veins
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Woodland garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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TreeSmall tree with dull grey, finely fissured bark. New foliage is reddish, turning light, then darker green. Produces solitary flowers to 7cm (2¾in) across.Dry black seed heads remain through winter
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
Dappled shade
