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Stewartia pseudocamellia Noteworthy CharacteristicsThis tree grows somewhat slowly until established, eventually reaching up to 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It's an excellent specimen tree. CareGrow in moist, acidic, well-drained soil in full morning sun or partial shade. Avoid a site with hot afternoon sun.
- How do you grow Stewartia?
- How fast do Stewartia trees grow?
- How big do Stewartia trees get?
- How do you prune Stewartia?
- What is a Stewartia tree?
How do you grow Stewartia?
Position your stewartia tree in full sun or partial shade when planting. Make sure the tree isn't the target of head-on afternoon sun as the genus prefers a generally cool climate. Plant the stewartia in acidic, well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. The soil should have a pH range of about 4.5 to 6.5.
How fast do Stewartia trees grow?
Growth rate has been 6-10”/yr. with our tallest reaching 40 feet. About 30 percent of the trees planted have survived to date. Mortality has been high on heavy soils that get waterlogged or are prone to drought, but very low on moist acidic well-drained sandy loam.
How big do Stewartia trees get?
Tall Stewartia grows 20 to 25 feet in height in as many years though it has been known to reach 80 feet, its young pyramidal crown maturing into an open, multi-trunked form with somewhat horizontal branches (Fig. 1).
How do you prune Stewartia?
* Care: Prune out crossing or misdirected branches in the early years. Remove lower limbs as the tree grows to expose the bark. Fertilize in spring in early years with acidifying organic granular fertilizer such as Holly-tone or Holly Care, then none needed. Water weekly in first year to establish.
What is a Stewartia tree?
Stewartia pseudocamellia
A multi-stemmed, deciduous tree with a rounded columnar form, stewartia features stunning bark that exfoliates in strips of gray, orange, and reddish brown once the trunk attains a diameter of 2 to 3 inches. ... It's an excellent specimen tree.
