Stewartia blossoms are gems
among the leaves of summer
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Camellia-like blossoms, excellent fall color, and exfoliating bark are attributes that give Japanese Stewartia year-round appeal. Stewartia pseudocamellia is a medium sized tree that bears 2 to 2 1/2-inch white flowers with orange centers. These create a surprising contrast against the dark green leaves of July and August. Fall color ranges from an excellent dark purplish red to bright orange red. As the tree matures, exfoliating bark reveals beautiful cream, tan and brown patches on trunk and larger branches.

Mature shape is pyramidal to oval, reaching a height of about 40 feet and spread of 20 feet under normal landscape conditions. It is rated hardy through USDA Zone 6.

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