Stewartia pseudocamellia, Japanese Stewartia sand tolerant Very disease-resistant with small

Very disease-resistant with small

bead-like structures containing the spores

remove individual stems to the ground

The pink leaf undersides show off all at once with each gust of wind

despite going past its prime

Stewartia pseudocamellia, Japanese Stewartia sand tolerant Very disease-resistant with smallSparkling white summer flowers, slightly fringed, and with a boss of golden stamens in the center of each, stud this tree profusely. Excellent red orange to burgundy fall color and exquisite multi colored mottled bark make this truly an all season specimen. It is low branching, almost shrub like, and though considered a small tree, its height and spread can vary greatly depending upon conditions, up to 20 or even 40 feet tall. Native to Japan. Mature