Stewartia sinensis Topiary The wood formally had numerous

The wood formally had numerous uses including ship masts

The numerous narrow flower spikes rise up like elegant candles and are often followed by pointed red berries that turn purple with age

Trees often exceed 30m in height

With age the crown will broaden to around 8m

Small white

Stewartia sinensis Topiary The wood formally had numerousAn 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.