Overview
Stewartia serrata 'Pendula' is a columnar upright trees in the genus Stewartia, part of the Theaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Stewartia serrata 'Pendula' 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 serrata 'Pendula' is a deciduous tree cultivar within the Stewartia genus, known for its columnar upright habit. Like other Stewartias, it features distinctive peeling bark and oval-shaped leaves, with prominent white blossoms in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, preferring full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits cottage and informal gardens as well as architectural settings, requiring low maintenance.
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 serrata 'Pendula' 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 serrata 'Pendula'
- 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 serrata 'Pendula'?
Stewartia serrata 'Pendula' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stewartia serrata 'Pendula' need?
Stewartia serrata 'Pendula' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Stewartia serrata 'Pendula' hardy in the UK?
Stewartia serrata 'Pendula' 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 serrata 'Pendula'?
Sowing seed in a cold frame in autumn, Layering, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
