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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Deciduous, Fall Colour, Flower - Spring, Flower - Summer, Theaceae, Week 02

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Common Name —— Orangebark Stewartia; Tall Stewartia
Family —————— Theaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 6 – 8
Form ——————— Pyramidal open crowned
Height/Spread ——– 5 – 9 m / 2 – 5 m
Water ——————– Medium
Soil ———————– Rich organic matter; well-drained
Sunlight —————- Part sun to part shade
Leaves —————— Deciduous; alternate; simple; serrate; elliptic/ovate; pinnate, brachidodrome
Fall Colour ———— Showy red
Flower —————— Spring – Summer; white
Fruit ——————— Oval to round; dry; hard; small; not showy
Limitation ————- Not particularly appealing when young
Strength —————- Showy bark; little pruning required; breakage and drought resistant
Use ———————– In small yard; as specimen species; patio tree