Imposing deciduous shrub. The multiple stems form a rounded shape. Bark flakes off in patches of varying colors. Attractive white flowers in May-June. Height of 8m.
Stewartia malacodendron
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Flavien Saboureau
Stewartia malacodendron
Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Silky Camellia
Family: Theaceae
Only on order
Classification
Trees and shrubs
Leaf color
- Green
Ground type
- Acidic
- Neutral
Climate
Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°CInteresting plant
- In spring
- In summer
Sizes
5 to 10m
2 to 5m
Flower color
- White
- Cardinal red
Exposure
- Sheltered winds
- Sunny
- Part shade
Use in the garden
- Massif
- Parterre
Notable interests:
- Bark
- Flower