Stewartia monadelpha - 30-40 CM C5

Bulletpoints
* picturesque small tree * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Light brown bark that peels off in irregular plates makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Orangebark stewartia is ovoid and picturesque in structure and has a translucent crown.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Stewartia monadelpha thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear in June. These grow to about 2 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture