Silky Camelia
Stewartia malacodendron
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Stewartia
Specific Epithet
malacodendron
Arboretum Collection
Lifecycle
deciduous shrub or small tree
Fall Color
Orange to red
Size
10 to 15'
Bloom Time
July to August
Flower
White with purple and blue
Bark
red brown scaly
Leaf Size
2 to 4" long
Leaf Margin
Serrated
Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Leaf Type
Simple
Description
An open spreading shrub with large attractive flowers.
Cultural Requirements
Difficult to cultivate, but prefers moist well drained sites with high shade.
