Stewartia monadelpha |
Native Region: Japan, Korea
Zone Range: 06-09
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 30 November, 2025
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
Columnar to conical deciduous tree with peeling, red-brown bark and lance-shaped glossy dark green leaves that turn orange and red in autumn. In midsummer, bears cup-shaped white flowers. 25 feet height/spread.
Notes:
Scarification may improve germination. If planting in spring, warm stratify for 4 months followed by 3 months cold stratification. Then plant in containers at 20 degrees Celsius for germination.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Plant seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Grow on in moist but well-drained, acidic humusy soil in full sun or light shade.
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