Stewartia pseudocamelliaJapanese stewartia
A small deciduous tree of conical habit that flowers in June and July, with white, yellow-centred, camellia-like flowers, above bark that flakes in plates of grey, orange and cinnamon. In autumn the foliage turns orange, red and purple. A four-season tree for moist, acidic soils.
- White, camellia-like flowers in June and July
- Bark that flakes in patches of grey, orange and cinnamon
- Orange, red and purple foliage in autumn
About this species
Stewartia pseudocamellia reaches 8 to 15 metres in height and 5 to 8 in spread, with a regular, conical crown and slow growth. The 5 to 6 centimetre flowers open one by one over several weeks, between June and July, each with five white petals with a wavy margin around a centre of yellow stamens.
The bark is the second reason for choosing it: it flakes in irregular plates and leaves a mosaic of grey, orange and cinnamon on the trunk and main branches, visible all year and especially in winter. The oval leaves, dark green in summer, turn orange, red and purple in autumn.
It is native to Japan and Korea and wants what a camellia wants: acidic, moist soil, rich in organic matter and well drained, partial shade or gentle sun, shelter from wind and regular watering in summer. It does not tolerate lime or drought, and transplants best when young. It needs no pruning.
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