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 5–8Climate Temperate

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — The Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia) is an exquisite small to medium-sized deciduous tree

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — growing 20-40 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Celebrated for its multi-season appeal

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — camellia-like flowers in summer

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — and vibrant red-orange fall foliage

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — is a captivating addition to any garden with its multi-seasonal interest

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — adding elegance to any landscape design

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

Family: Theaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — The Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia) is an exquisite small to medium-sized deciduous tree

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — growing 20-40 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Celebrated for its multi-season appeal

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — camellia-like flowers in summer

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — and vibrant red-orange fall foliage

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — is a captivating addition to any garden with its multi-seasonal interest

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — adding elegance to any landscape design

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — this specimen thrives in USDA zones 5-8

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Preferring partial shade and well-draining acidic soil

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — adding a touch of elegance and beauty throughout the year

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) — the Japanese Stewartia blooms with white camellia-like flowers

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — The deciduous foliage provides a splendid color display in fall

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — contrasting beautifully against the dark green

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — and partial to full sun exposure.<br><br>Requiring moderate watering

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — offering stunning visual interest in the winter landscape

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — which exfoliates to reveal a mosaic of gray

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — Japanese Stewartia should be planted where its intricate aesthetic characteristics can be fully appreciated

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — tree with white blooms

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — making it an exquisite focal point in the garden year-round

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia Pseudocamellia) — white flowers in the garden

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

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