Japanese Stewartia

4 Season Ornamental Tree 4 Seasons of Interest Easy Care Showy, Showy, Showy! White Flowers If you are looking for a showy tree to place front and center in your landscape plan, you can't go wrong with Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia). From its elegant branching and pyramidal shade to its highly textured bark, to the annual eye-catching flower display and wonderful fall color - this should be a very strong contender for your consideration. Easy to grow and maintain, they are also very versatile. Use this as a yard tree to give shade, as a multi-trunked tree for a more informal feel or trained into a tree with a single leader trunk. In spring, this tree really shines with large white camellia-like flowers with sweetly ruffled petals. You'll be the talk of the street as it starts it's long bloom season that can last several weeks. Pollinators will also adore your tree, so you'll feel like you are doing your part to help our ecology. Long, leathery leaves turn reddish purple in fall and make another big visual impact. Then, you'll love the ornamental, exfoliating bark all year long. The bark just gets better with age. Consider placing an identification placard near the tree, or you'll risk getting tired of telling passerby's and neighbors what kind of tree it is! Japanese Stewartia has been featured in garden décor magazines and is a favorite of garden designers. Plant one in the front yard to instantly anchor the house to the landscape. Place it at least 10 feet away near the corner of your home. You'll really appreciate this special tree as it grows to give your home character, style and charm. You'll want to put a comfy chair near a bedroom window overlooking the tree, so you can enjoy seeing the gorgeous flowers. What a treat to pamper yourself with! Order this popular tree today, we'd hate to have you miss out. Get the largest size you can to make an immediate impact in your landscape. Explore More from Nature Hills Japanese Stewartia pairs beautifully with other flowering trees in your landscape, creating seasonal interest alongside your existing trees. This elegant specimen thrives in zone 5 plants, trees & shrubs through zone 8 plants, trees & shrubs, making it adaptable to many regions. For more planting inspiration, explore our guides on Learn How To Grow and Use Japanese Lilac Trees and discover Best Trees That Keep Their Leaves All Year for year-round garden planning.