Stewartia

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Japan

Location

Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Iseli Nursery

Description

A small garden tree, this Stewartia combines the beautiful form and habit of others of the genus with fine features of its own. It flowers early and produces large (2 to 2 ½ inches), creamy-white blooms, each with a red blush at the base. Deep-red seed pods and scarlet-purple to orange fall color follow and give the tree additional character.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

bark, winter interest, fall color