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
Vernacular name:
Silky Camellia
Famille:
Theaceae
Flavien Saboureau
Les jardins du florilège
Flavien Saboureau
Classification
Trees and shrubsClimate
Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°CLeaf color
- Green
Flower color
- White
- Cardinal red
Sun exposure
- Sheltered winds
- Sunny
- Part shade
Size
5 to 10m
2 to 5m
Ornamental interest
- Bark
- Flower
Notable plant
- In spring
- In summer
Type de sol
- Acidic
- Neutral
Garden use
- Massif
- Parterre