Scientific Name
Stewartia ovata

Common Name
Mountain camellia

Hardiness Zones: 5-9
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Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Sun to light shade; moist soil; does not tolerate heat or drought
Height: 10 to 15'
Flower/Fruit: White flowers in early summer
Comments: Spreading branches; bushy habit; slow grower; orange to scarlet fall foliage; difficulty to transplant
Cultivars: var. grandiflora (larger flowers; purple stamens)
 

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