Buy Stewartia pseudocamellia [Pewter Form #1]

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Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Pewter Form #1'
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Pewter Form'
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Pewter'
Japanese Stewartia
Pewter Japanese Stewartia
STEWARTIA

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $101

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Stewartia pseudocamellia [Pewter Form #1] plant details

Stewartia pseudocamellia [Pewter Form #1] is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stewartia pseudocamellia [Pewter Form #1]

Plant type: tree
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stewartia pseudocamellia [Pewter Form #1]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stewartia pseudocamellia, the Japanese Stewartia, is a beautiful, medium-sized, slow-growing tree related to tea with a pyramidal shape and showy, white, early summer flowers with orange-yellow anthers that look like Camellia. The exfoliating bark becomes spectacular as the tree ages offering mottled tones of reddish brown, green, beige, grey, and white - perfect for winter interest. The foliage also turns beautiful tones of red and orange in autumn. One of the best all around trees for urban gardens. Possibly hardy into zone 4. 'Pewter' has bluish silver leaves and fiery fall colour.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

is a plant found by Guy Meacham. The foliage is grey blue color. The leaves are the same as the species. Flowers in June. An attractive foliage and flowering tree.

By: Gossler Farms

A very interesting form of an already beautiful tree! The shimmery, silvery leaves add another dimension and make this small (20-30') tree wonderful for moonlit gardens. Large, white camellia-like flowers with gorgeous golden-yellow stamens bloom for a long period over summer; this is a not to be missed cultivar selected by Guy and Chiyoko at Plantmad. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

One of two 'Pewter' Stewartias selected and developed by Guy & Chiyoko at Plantmad Nursery. A striking twist on the already-lovely S. pseudocamellia species, 'Pewter Form #1' has a silvery-bright sheen all summer, and its new stems are red. It still has the beautiful white, cupped, camellia-like flowers. After speedy growth the first year or two, they are moderate growers to the ultimate height of 20-30' tall. Minimum temperature: -20 °F