Stewartia sinensis |
Native Region: Central and Eastern China
Zone Range: 06-09
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 18 January, 2009
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
This species, from Hubei province in China, is beautiful throughout the year. In midsummer, white blossoms which look very much like those of the closely related camellia, follow the emerging leaves. The densely arranged mid to dark green leaves and tidy form of the tree are most attractive. In the fall the leaves turn magnificent shades of red, yellow and orange. In winter, the peeling red-brown bark can be appreciated. Height/spread 22 feet.
Notes:
Stewartias are trees of such remarkable qualities that it’s surprising they’re not more widely available.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Plant seed in containers in a coldframe in autumn or spring. Scarification and cold stratification may improve germination if seed is planted in the spring. Grow on in moist but well-drained neutral to acidic humusy soil in full sun or light shade. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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