Species of Stewartia
| Choices of Stewartia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species | Size | Basic Requirements |
| Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia) | At 20 years height is 15’ and the spread is 12’. Mature height is 30 to 40’ with a spread of 20 to 25’. Growth rate is slow at 8 to 12 inches per year | Zones (5) 6 through 8, best in full sun or part shade in moist, rich, acidic, well-drained soils . |
| Korean Stewartia (Stewartia koreana) | Mature height is 30’ with a spread of 25’. Growth rate is medium at 12 to 18 inches per year. | Zones 5 through 7 (8), |
| Tall Stewartia (Stewartia monadelpha) | Mature height 20 to 25’ | Zones 6 through 8, full sun to partial shade, |
| Growth rate is slow | ||