Not enough gardeners know about stewartias (Stewartia spp.). Six species are found under cultivation, 2 native to the U.S. and 4 of Asian origin. One of the rarest seen in U.S. gardens is tall stewartia (S. monadelpha) (USDA hardiness zones 5-8). Tall stewartia is a more site forgiving than Japanese stewartia (S. pseudocamellia), the most […]
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Lovely Tall Stewartia Deserves Your Attention
Posted by Hugh on June 24th, 2014
Posted in acidic soil, Bee Favorite, Disease resistant, Japanese beetles, mulching, Planting tips, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Tall stewartia, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, Winter bark, winter hardiness Comments Off on Lovely Tall Stewartia Deserves Your Attention