*Stewartia pseudocamellia
*Stewartia pseudocamellia
JAPANESE STEWARTIA
Theaceae
Japan, Korea
Location: map coordinates G-40 (near northeast corner of Administration Building), N 39°11'11'' W 75°32'19''
Planting history: probably planted with new Administration Building ca 2004.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
JAPANESE STEWARTIA
Theaceae
Japan, Korea
Location: map coordinates G-40 (near northeast corner of Administration Building), N 39°11'11'' W 75°32'19''
Planting history: probably planted with new Administration Building ca 2004.
Description:
- small to medium-sized deciduous tree
- etymology: Stewartia named by Linnaeus after John Stuart (1713-92), Earl of Bute; pseudocamellia = false camellia
- leaf elliptic, finely toothed (serrate), to 4 ½“ long
- flower showy, large; petals 5, white; anthers orange
- fruit brown capsule
- trunk single, or multiple
- in the tea family, which also includes tea, camellia, and franklinia
- prefers moist soil; likes some afternoon shade if hot and dry
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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