Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' Korean Stewartia

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Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' Korean Stewartia

Sturdy shrub to medium-high tree with a broad, pyramidal crown that eventually becomes oval. The smooth grey to grey-brown bark scales in thin plates to reveal beige orange, cinnamon to purplish brown bast. This produces a decorative trunk. In autumn the leaf turns a lovely orange to orange-red. The single flowers open from the end of June into July, but this can sometimes persist into August. The flowers are white with yellow stamens and resemble Camellia. The blossom is replaced by woody capsules. These burst open into five segments at the tip. Young plants may be damaged by severe frost. Although separated in the literature, ‘Koreana’ is not much different from the species. Features such as the slightly larger, less bowl-shaped flowers and a more orange autumn colour are also found in Japanese populations of S. pseudocamellia.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
8 - 12 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad pyramidal, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs grey-brown, bark grey to grey-brown, scaling thinly revealing beige, ochre and orange bast
Leaf
oval to obovate, dark green, 3 - 9 cm
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
white with yellow stamens, Ø 5 - 7 cm, June/Jul♂ (August)
Fruits
woody capsules, approx. 2 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist, not too wet, peaty
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Korea
Clear stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad conical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres open crown green white June average growing Conspicuous bloom all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana'

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Koreana' blooms in june.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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