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Japanese Stewartia

Stewartia Pseudocamellia

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Overview

The Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia) is an exquisite small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing 20-40 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet. Celebrated for its multi-season appeal, it showcases white, camellia-like flowers in summer, exfoliating bark, and vibrant red-orange fall foliage. Preferring partial shade and well-draining acidic soil, this specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-8, adding elegance to any landscape design.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — this specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-8; white flowers in the garden
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — and vibrant red-orange fall foliage; adding elegance to any landscape designJapanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Japanese Stewartia should be planted where its intricate aesthetic characteristics can be fully, image 44Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — contrasting beautifully against the dark green; tree with white bloomsJapanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Preferring partial shade and well-draining acidic soil; the deciduous foliage provides a splendid, image 54Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — growing 20-40 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet; growing to an average height of 20 to 40 feet with aJapanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; celebrated for its multi-season appeal+64

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
20–40 Ft.
Mature width
20–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — this specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-8; white flowers in the garden
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — and vibrant red-orange fall foliage; adding elegance to any landscape design
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Japanese Stewartia should be planted where its intricate aesthetic characteristics can be fully, image 44
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — contrasting beautifully against the dark green; tree with white blooms
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Preferring partial shade and well-draining acidic soil; the deciduous foliage provides a splendid, image 54
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — growing 20-40 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet; growing to an average height of 20 to 40 feet with a
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; celebrated for its multi-season appeal
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — The deciduous foliage provides a splendid color display in fall; preferring partial shade and well-draining
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Preferring partial shade and well-draining acidic soil
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — growing 20-40 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — contrasting beautifully against the dark green; tree with white blooms, image 62
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Growing to an average height of 20 to 40 feet with a spread of 15 to 30 feet
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — each blossom measuring about 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — tree with white blooms
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — this specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-8; white flowers in the garden, image 55
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — contrasting beautifully against the dark green
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — making it an exquisite focal point in the garden year-round
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — The deciduous foliage provides a splendid color display in fall; preferring partial shade and, image 63
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Japanese Stewartia should be planted where its intricate aesthetic characteristics can be fully, image 68
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — which exfoliates to reveal a mosaic of gray
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — and partial to full sun exposure.<br><br>Requiring moderate watering
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — and partial to full sun exposure.<br><br>Requiring moderate watering; adding a touch of elegance and beauty
Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; celebrated for its multi-season appeal, image 66
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