Stewartia malacodendron

Silky Stewartia, Silky Camellia

Family: Theaceae Tea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Espalier, standard, specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal
Attributes and features Native to North America