Stewartia malacodendron
silky stewartia, silky camellia, Virginia stewartia
Notes:
Not recommended north of Sunset zone 32 and USDA zone 7 (6 with protection).
In nature, usually found in the coastal plain. Imperiled in Georgia and vulnerable in Alabama.
Long bloom period.
Highly organic soil preferred. Protect from afternoon sun where hot.
Sources: Sunset, Dirr, Dove/Woolridge, UFL, Odenwald/Turner.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
attracts:mammals
bark injury sensitive
branches strong
dense canopy
difficult to grow
drought intolerant
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:oval
habit:spreading/wide
litter:minimal
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
short-lived
showy bark
showy flowers
slow-growing
type:broadleaf
use:container
use:deck/patio
use:espalier
use:specimen
use:street
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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