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Stewartia monadelpha
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orangebark stewartia

A broadly columnar, conical deciduous tree, with peeling grey,red and brown bark. Glossy green leaves change to excellent autumn colours of red, purple and yellow. Creamy- white flowers and violet purple anthers are produced in summer.

Other common names
tall stewartia
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Cream White Purple Green
Autumn Brown Orange Grey Silver Green Purple Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Theaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Stewartia are deciduous trees or shrubs, often with attractive peeling bark, ovate leaves and showy white flowers; good autumn colour

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Japan

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained humus rich,neutral to acid soil. In full sun or dappled shade. Shelter from strong winds.

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in a cold frame in autumn. Also layering,softwood cuttings and semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Pruning group 1. Little or no pruning

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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