Stewartia sinensis flowers Does well in most types

Does well in most types of soil

broadly round

huge tree so give it plenty of room to reach its full magnificence

and again in autumn when its foliage glows yellow and orange

A petite magnolia producing a confetti of fluttery star-shaped pure white flowers

Stewartia sinensis flowers Does well in most typesAn elegant tree with upright, arching branches and gorgeous peeling, papery brown and purple bark. In summer beautiful, single and scented, camellia like flowers unfold, 4 5cm across. Leaves are ovate, dark green in summer turning a flaming red in autumn. Superb for informal or cottage gardens. Grow in acidic, humus rich, well drained soil.