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Stewartia serrata

Also Known As

Sawtooth Stewartia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'
W: 20'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Stewartia serrata plant details

Stewartia serrata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stewartia serrata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 25 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stewartia serrata

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

All Stewartias are attractive! This small tree has warm brown stems and leathery leaves. It is the first to bloom in spring with 2", cup-shaped, white flowers, stained red at the base. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Haven’t had S. serrata for years to sell. Our plant is 50 years old and 12’ x 6’. The deep green leaves have a purple margin during early summer. The leaves turn rich purple-red in fall. The flowers are cup shaped and creamy white in May and June.

By: Gossler Farms

As the name implies, this small Chinese tree is distinguished by its toothed leaves. Like other Stewartias, the flower color is white.

By: Heritage Seedlings

A small tree to 25' with dark green serrated foliage. In June it produces an abundance of creamy white flowers with petals stained red. Seed capsules are maroon-purple. Both its flowers and fall foliage are special. Great!