Silky Camellia, Virginia Stewartia, Round-fruited Stewartia
A delightful addition to almost any garden, Stewartia malacodendron (Silky Camellia) is a bushy deciduous shrub or small tree with dense foliage of ovate, dark green leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), silky underneath. Delicate, saucer-shaped, white flowers, 3 in. wide (8 cm), adorned with showy purple stamens and blue anthers, appear in mid-spring to early summer in the leaf axils. Resembling camellias, they give way to small, woody, egg-shaped capsules containing lustrous brown seeds. The foliage turns brilliant shades of greenish-yellow to yellow in fall. The shedding of leaves exposes the lightly striped cinnamon-colored bark, adding winter interest. Slow-growing, Silky Camellia has a name for being difficult to cultivate. It makes, however, an excellent accent or specimen plant.
Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Theaceae |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Fall |
Height |
12' - 18' (3.7m - 5.5m) |
Spread |
15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Virginia |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Theaceae |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Fall |
Height |
12' - 18' (3.7m - 5.5m) |
Spread |
15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Virginia |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Stewartia malacodendron (Silky Camellia) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Stewartia malacodendron (Silky Camellia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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