Stewartia monadelpha Pleached Tolerant of polution and wide

Tolerant of polution and wide range of soils except wet ones and chalk

which persist well into the winter after the leaves have fallen

Young stems attractive yellow in spring

Bark is dark chestnut-brown

orange-yellow splashed crimson in autumn

Stewartia monadelpha Pleached Tolerant of polution and wideIn its natural habitat this Stewartia can grow up to 20m, hence the name, but rarely is seen beyond 7 8m in the UK. With its glorious tanned bark, Camellia like flowers in summer, rich dark green leaves and stunning yellow, red and purple autumn colours, this tree is a treasure to behold all year round. Avoid wet and compacted soils. H5