Stewartia Monadelpha, Tall Stewartia, Smon 00

Family: Theaceae Zone: 5 - 9 Native Range: Japan Soil: Moist, well drained, acidic Light: Part shade, sun Height in The Garden: 15'- 30' Attributes: Beautiful red-brown, smooth bark with age. Summer flowering once mature, brilliant fall color and fine twigs. Notes: Tall Stewartia is an excellent species for bonsai culture with its beautiful bark, summertime white flowers and super fine twigs. I have seen them growing in full sun in Japan in garden, though I grow mine under 30% shade due to the hot dry summer climate of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.