persistent berries in the fall and winter
Light: Full sun to light shade
It makes an excellent shade tree and is wonderful in bonsai culture
making it useful for slopes and hilly terrains
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced shape and remove any deadwood
Stewartia Monadelpha, Tall Stewartia, Bonsai Start Kusamono persistent berries in the fallFamily: TheaceaeZone: 5 9Native Range: JapanSoil: Moist, well drained, acidicLight: Part shade, sunHeight 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