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Stewartia malacodendron

Family Theaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 3 - 6.5 m (10 - 21 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The tree Stewartia malacodendron (silky camellia) bears white blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant is rounded in form and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Stewartia malacodendron (silky camellia) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border and specimen.