Stewartia pseudocamellia

Here is one of the best landscape trees on the market. It is easy to grow in most conditions and beautiful through all four seasons. Light green foliage emerges in spring and is followed by large, white camelia-like flowers in summer. Fall brings bold red and orange foliage. Finally, the leaves drop and expose the exfoliating bark on mature growth; new growth shines a beautiful deep red all winter long.

Distinctions: Winner of an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticulture Society

Zones: 5 to 8
Family: Theaceae
Type: Deciduous Tree
Height: 20 to 40 feet
Spread: 15 to 30 feet
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil Conditions: evenly moist, organically rich, moderately acidic, well-drained sandy
loams
Bloom Time: June to July
Bloom Description: White
Native Range: Japan and Korea