Scientific Name
Stewartia koreana

Common Name
Korean stewartia

Hardiness Zones: 5-7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Somewhat pyramidal to upright; dense
Height: 20 to 30’
Width: --
Leaf: 1.2 to 4" alternate, simple leaves; red to reddish purple fall color
Flower/Fruit: 3" white flowers with yellow stamens in summer for an extended period
Comments: Rich flaky bark; ranges from gray to brown and orangish brown; difficult to transplant
Cultivars: --
 



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