Overview
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' is a columnar upright trees in the genus Stewartia, part of the Theaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, architectural and low maintenance.
About
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' is a columnar upright cultivar of Stewartia, a genus of deciduous trees or shrubs known for their peeling bark, oval leaves, and prominent white blossoms. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, preferring full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, as well as architectural plantings. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, showcasing attractive foliage and flowers during these times.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stewartia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Architectural, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey'
- Propagation
- Sowing seed in a cold frame in autumn, Layering, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey'?
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' need?
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' hardy in the UK?
Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Milk and Honey'?
Sowing seed in a cold frame in autumn, Layering, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
