Korean Stewartia, Stewartia pseudocamellia var. koreana, is a small, deciduous tree native to Korea and Japan. It is prized for its camellia-like summer flowers, brilliant fall color, and exfoliating bark—offering year-round interest.
This tree grows 20–30 feet tall with a pyramidal to rounded habit. In early summer, it bears 2–3 inch wide, white, cup-shaped flowers with orange-yellow stamens, resembling camellias. Fall foliage is a spectacular mix of red, orange, and purple. The bark exfoliates in patches of gray, orange, and reddish-brown. Winter silhouette is elegant.
Stewartia prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Full sun to part shade. It dislikes drought and alkaline soils. Hardy to zone 5. A superb specimen tree for small gardens and woodland edges.
| Family: | Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Stewartia (stew-ART-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | pseudocamellia var. koreana |
| Additional cultivar information: | (Koreana Group) |
| Synonym: | Stewartia koreana |
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