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Description
Stewartia Pseudocamellia, also known as Japanese Stewartia, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the tea family. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide. This tree is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is commonly grown in the United States as an ornamental tree. It produces stunning flowers in the summer and has a beautiful fall foliage that ranges from yellow to red.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Stewartia |
Appearance
Stewartia Pseudocamellia has a smooth, gray bark that peels off in patches, revealing a beautiful coppery-orange color underneath. The leaves are dark green and glossy, turning to a brilliant red, orange, or yellow in the fall. The flowers are showy and white with orange stamens, blooming in mid to late summer. The fruit is a brown, woody capsule that splits open to reveal small, winged seeds.
Care Guide
Stewartia Pseudocamellia prefers moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It requires regular watering, especially during hot and dry weather. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and a balanced fertilizer in the fall. This tree prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Stewartia Pseudocamellia is prone to leaf spot, canker, and powdery mildew. It may also be attacked by Japanese beetles, spider mites, and scale insects. Regular pruning and cleaning up debris around the tree can help prevent these problems.
Habitat
Stewartia Pseudocamellia is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is commonly grown in the United States as an ornamental tree. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: How tall does Stewartia Pseudocamellia grow?
A: Stewartia Pseudocamellia can reach up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide.
Q: What is the fruit of Stewartia Pseudocamellia?
A: The fruit of Stewartia Pseudocamellia is a brown, woody capsule that splits open to reveal small, winged seeds.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases of Stewartia Pseudocamellia?
A: The common pests and diseases of Stewartia Pseudocamellia are leaf spot, canker, powdery mildew, Japanese beetles, spider mites, and scale insects.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Stewartia Pseudocamellia?
A: Stewartia Pseudocamellia is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5-8.
Related Plants
- Stewartia koreana
- Stewartia monadelpha
- Stewartia ovata
- Stewartia serrata
References
- Dirr, M. A. (2009). Manual of woody landscape plants: their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation and uses. Timber Press.
- Gilman, E. F. (1997). Trees for urban and suburban landscapes. Delmar Publishers.
- Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Stewartia pseudocamellia. Retrieved from https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=k990
