Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana'
Korean Stewartia
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Korean Stewartia (Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana') - Description
Trees and shrubs popular as ornamental due to their decorative smooth, orange bark and large, white flowers.
Korean Stewartia (Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana') - Blooming
Blooms cup-shaped, solitary white flowers in summer.
Korean Stewartia (Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana') - Growth
Deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Stewartias do well in sun or partial shade. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to approx. 25 ft. tall. Stewartia works best as an ornamental plant.
Korean Stewartia (Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana') - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in fall in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate from greenwood and semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Korean Stewartia (Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana') - Pest
Uncommon.
Korean Stewartia (Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana') - Interesting facts
Stewartia is native to the woodlands of Eastern Asia and the South Eastern United States. Species are cultivated for their peeling bark and their foliage that turns shades of orange and red in fall.
Korean Stewartia (Stewartia ptero-petiolata 'var. koreana') - Soil and irrigation
Stewartias require regular to ample water with soil that is neutral to acidic and well-draining.
