Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)

A true four-season beauty! Japanese Stewartia is one of those special trees that keeps giving, with delicate white, camellia-like flowers in summer, brilliant red-to-burgundy fall foliage, and beautiful exfoliating bark that adds interest through winter. Its elegant, upright form makes it a gorgeous specimen tree for a lawn, patio, woodland garden, or other spot where you can appreciate its changing beauty throughout the year.

Slow-growing and well worth the wait, Japanese Stewartia is a standout choice for gardeners looking for something a little different — and a tree that gets more beautiful with age.

Quick Specs

• Height: 20–40 ft. mature
• Width: 15–30 ft. mature
• Zones: 5–8
• Light: Full sun to part shade; appreciates afternoon protection in hot climates
• Bloom Time: June–July
• Bloom Color: White, with golden-yellow stamens
• Uses: Specimen tree, lawn, patio, woodland garden, border, small groups
• Special Attributes: Multi-season interest, camellia-like flowers, brilliant fall color, exfoliating ornamental bark, slow-growing, low-maintenance