Stewartia pteropetiolata
This Chinese species forms a large tree with grey, finely-fissured bark. It blooms in April-May with small, white Camellia-like flowers with bunches of golden stamen at their centres. The evergreen foliage is an attractive, slightly glossy dark green.
1.8m (à 10 ans)
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1m (à 10 ans)
Part Shade / Sun Use
In regions with a mild climate, as an isolated lawn specimen; elsewhere, in a large container that can be brought into a conservatory in winter.
Planting
In sun or part shade, protected from cold winds, in acid, well-draining soil that retains some moisture year-round. Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Place the plant (not too deeply) in a hole with a mixture of loose soil and topsoil around the root ball, gently tamping the earth. Water in.
Maintenance
Water well during the first year. Apply an appropriate fertiliser in spring.
