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Stewartia malacodendron - silky stewartia
Stewartia malacodendron - silky stewartia
Quantity
Height: 10 -18’
Spread: 10'+
Light Needs: part shade (morning sun is ideal)
Water: average to moist, well-drained
Flower color: white
Bloom time: May
This is a deciduous flowering tree that is rarely offered for sale. With its slow growth and spreading branches, it may serve as a large shrub for many years. It is in the camellia family and has large white flowers with dark purple stamens in the center. This beautiful small tree is suitable for a formal garden or for naturalizing. The flowers attract butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators. It is considered to be deer resistant but young plants may benefit from protection.
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