Stewartia ovata
Mountain Camellia
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Description:
Mountain Camellia is a small, flowering, deciduous tree. Its white flowers with orange anthers bloom July-August. This tree offers orange to scarlet fall foliage. Mountain Camellia is sensitive to drought and prefers moist, organically rich soil. Use it as a small specimen tree or tall shrub in shady areas of your yard.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Mountain Stewartia
Plant Type: Tree
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Summer
Bloom Colors: Orange, White
Deer Resistance: None
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 10 - 15 ft
Spread: 10 - 15 ft
Growth Rate: Slow