Stewartia

Thuja Gardens
Japanese 'Stewartia'

Considered one of the most sought
after ornamental trees in the industry!

Zones: 5-7
Height: Typically 25-30'
Spacing: 10-15'
Depth: Set crown at soil level
Spread: 25-30'
Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade
Color: Pristine white with orange anthers
Foliage: Alternate elliptical foliage with fine serrated
edges; new foliage emerges bronze-purple changing
to deep green spring color and then to very good red,
yellow & purple shades in the fall.
Blooms: June - August

The exfoliating bark of Stewartia pseudocamellia.
This lovely small tree provides interest of a subtle
nature when subtlety can be truly appreciated.

But wait! THERE’S MORE! Not only does this
wonderful small tree (to 35 feet in cultivation)
provide this great winter interest, in the middle of summer
when the early perennials have given up and the late ones
have just begun to think about blooming, when the annuals
have dried up and disappeared and
when other trees are more intent on just being green,
Stewartia bursts forth with a canopy load of wonderful
large (2 to 2 1/2 inch in diameter) white blossoms with white
filaments and orange anthers. The ground
beneath the tree will be white for several weeks as the
petals drop. This mid-summer bloom is the second of its
many charms.

The large white flower shows its heritage: the plant belongs to the Theaceae family, which
includes Camellia. Also note the dark glossy green leaves, another point of beauty for this tree.

Then in the fall, this tree for many seasons provides a wonderful display of purple, red and orange
for at least two or three weeks.

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Japanese stewartia is most definitely a specimen tree. Plant it in a place of honor
on your garden where you can enjoy it all year long.
This is one of the handsomest of medium-sized ornamental trees. The Japanese Stewartia has large
camellia-like white flowers, an upright oval shape, and beautiful exfoliating bark. It is one of the few
ornamental trees that will tolerate some shade. Great for use as a specimen in smaller yards.