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Japanese Stewartia Tree, Stewartia pseudocamellia, is an Award-winning ornamental tree providing multiseason interest for a long-lasting display. It has an elegant branching form and is noted for its multi-colored exfoliating bark. This pollinator magnet produces delicate, white, ruffled flowers 2 - 2.5” in diameter that last for weeks in late spring through July. The leaves turn orange-red in the fall, putting on quite the head-turning show.
Japanese Stewartia Tree is easy to grow and is virtually pest- and disease-free. Shedding of the colorful leaves exposes the multicolored, flaky bark, which peels in strips of orange, gray, and reddish brown tones for added winter interest. Grown in Hardiness Zones 5-8, this tree has an elegant pyramidal habit, reaching heights of 20 - 25 ft with a canopy spread of 10-15 ft.
Japanese Stewartia Tree Care
Japanese Stewartia prefers partial sun to shade locations, particularly in more Southern regions to prevent leaf burn. Japanese Stewartia requires nutrient-rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5. It's best to plant it in a location that provides some protection from harsh dry winter winds. It may take a few years for the Japanese Stewartia Tree to produce flowers, but be patient, they are worth the wait!
Prune to the desired shape after late spring flowering. It can be used in its natural multi-trunk form or trained when it's young as a single leader tree. Plant it at least 10-15 feet away from any nearby structures to allow room for its full canopy size. Japanese Stewartia has delicate peeling bark, so it's a good idea to put a fence around your newly planted tree to prevent deer from rubbing and damaging the bark.
Japanese Stewartia Tree Spacing
Japanese Stewartia can be used as a single specimen or in mixed shrub borders, depending on how you shape it. Is it outstanding when used as a single-trunk specimen to flank either side of an entrance walkway; space trees 15 feet apart to make a stately impression.
Japanese Stewartia Tree Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Tree |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 20 - 25 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Spacing: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: July |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
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| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Award Winner |
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| Common Name: Japanese Stewartia Tree |
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| Scientific Name: Stewartia pseudocamellia |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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