Stewartia consists of deciduous trees or shrubs characterized by their distinctive peeling bark, oval-shaped leaves, and prominent white blossoms. They also display appealing foliage in the fall.

Stewartia

Stewartia 'Fosteri'

Stewartia 'Purple Lance'

Stewartia 'Scarlet Sentinel'

Stewartia laotica

Stewartia malacodendron is a sizable deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its ovate foliage. In the summer months, it produces solitary white blossoms that can reach up to 8 cm in diameter, featuring prominent purple stamens.

Stewartia malacodendron

Stewartia malacodendron 'Delmarva'

Stewartia monadelpha is a deciduous tree that features a broad, columnar form with a conical shape. Its bark displays a unique texture, peeling in shades of grey, red, and brown. The glossy green foliage transforms into vibrant autumn hues of red, purple, and yellow. In summer, the tree produces creamy-white flowers accented by violet-purple anthers.

Stewartia monadelpha

Stewartia monadelpha 'Black Dog' is a small, compact deciduous tree featuring deep purple leaves that can appear nearly black. As autumn approaches, these leaves transition to a rich dark red. The foliage’s color may vary based on light exposure. In summer, the tree produces numerous small white flowers. Mature specimens exhibit dark brownish-red bark that peels away in strips.

Stewartia monadelpha 'Black Dog'

Stewartia ovata

Stewartia ovata 'Nymans'

Stewartia ovata 'Red Rose'

Stewartia ovata 'Royal Purple'

Stewartia ovata 'White Satin'

Stewartia ovata f. malacodendron

Stewartia ovata var. grandiflora

Stewartia pseudocamellia is a small deciduous tree characterized by its distinctive flaking bark and ovate foliage, which transforms to shades of orange and red in the fall. It produces cupped, white flowers with five petals, measuring up to 6 cm across, that emerge in the leaf axils.

Stewartia pseudocamellia

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Ballet'

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Harold Hillier'

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey'

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Mint Frills'

Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Ogisu'

The Koreana Group consists of small, open-branched deciduous trees characterized by their peeling bark and broad, oval-shaped leaves that transition to shades of red and orange in the fall. During the summer, individual or paired white flowers, reaching up to 7 cm across, emerge prominently.

Stewartia pseudocamellia Koreana Group

Stewartia pseudocamellia from North Japan

Stewartia pteropetiolata

This deciduous tree features a tall, pyramidal shape, typically reaching heights of approximately 8 meters. Mature specimens display distinctive flaky, mottled bark. The dark green leaves transform into shades of red and yellow in autumn. In summer, it produces white flowers resembling those of camellias, characterized by golden yellow stamens, which are succeeded by red fruit.

Stewartia pteropetiolata var. koreana

Stewartia rostrata is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows upright or spreads out. It features dark green, oval foliage that may transition to red in the fall. During late spring to early summer, it produces white flowers, occasionally with a hint of pink, measuring up to 4 cm in diameter.

Stewartia rostrata

Stewartia rostrata 'Hulsdonk Pink'

Stewartia rostrata 'Yoakemae'

Stewartia serrata

Stewartia serrata 'Isola Bella'

Stewartia serrata 'Pendula'

Stewartia serrata Koreana Group

Stewartia sinensis is a small, spreading deciduous tree characterized by its distinctive peeling bark, which features shades of brown and purple. The leaves are ovate, measuring between 5 to 10 cm in length, and they display vibrant crimson hues in the fall. In mid-summer, the tree produces white flowers that are 4 to 5 cm in diameter and emit a mild fragrance.