In the Garden Now - Japanese Stewartia trees

Blossom

Story and photos by Victoria Gilleland

Japanese Stewartia trees grow beautifully in Northwest gardens. The gorgeous camellia-like flowers on this handsome tree are sweetly scented. 

Foliage

Come fall the bright green foliage takes on a full range of fall colors even in the shade. 

Reddish, peeling bark

Once leaves have dropped lovely reddish peeling bark is revealed. We have a year round performer in this one! 

(Stewartia psudocamellia)