 |
|
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qwert1234 |
 |
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Ram-Man |
Translate this page:
Summary
Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Oval, Pyramidal.
Physical Characteristics
Stewartia pseudocamellia is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Stuartia pseudocamellia. Maxim.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Canopy;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
Young leaves - cooked[177].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
None known
References More on Medicinal Uses
Now available: PLANTS FOR YOUR FOOD FOREST: 500 Plants for Temperate Food Forests and Permaculture Gardens.
An important new book from PFAF. It focuses on the attributes of plants suitable for food forests, what each can contribute to a food forest ecosystem, including carbon sequestration, and the kinds of foods they yield. The book suggests that community and small-scale food forests can provide a real alternative to intensive industrialised agriculture, and help to combat the many inter-related environmental crises that threaten the very future of life on Earth.
Read More
Other Uses
Landscape Uses: Espalier, Pest tolerant, Standard, Specimen, Street tree.
Special Uses
Espalier
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Requires a deep humus-rich moist but not boggy soil[200]. Dislikes limey soils, preferring peaty conditions[11, 200]. Prefers a position with some shade, at least from the midday sun[200]. Another report says that it prefers a sunny sheltered position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Resents root disturbance, plants should be put in their permanent positions as soon as possible[11, 200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Special Features:Not North American native, Attractive flowers or blooms.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
Temperature Converter
Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit:
Fahrenheit:
The PFAF Bookshop
Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. Book titles include Edible Plants, Edible Perennials, Edible Trees, and Woodland Gardening. Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs.
Shop Now
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or in an outdoor seedbed if there is sufficient seed[78]. Stored seed is best soaked for 3 days in warm water and then given 3 - 5 months warm stratification followed by 3 months cold stratification at 5°c, it can take 18 months to germinate[78]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in early summer. Cuttings of short side branches, 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame[1, 200]. One report says it is best to keep the cuttings growing through the winter if possible[1] whilst another says they should be allowed to become dormant once they have rooted[200]. Layering.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Plant Search
Search over 900 plants ideal for food forests and permaculture gardens. Filter to search native plants to your area. The plants selected are the plants in our book 'Plants For Your Food Forest: 500 Plants for Temperate Food Forests and Permaculture Gardens, as well as plants chosen for our forthcoming related books for Tropical/Hot Wet Climates and Mediterranean/Hot Dry Climates. Native Plant Search
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
Expert comment
Author
Maxim.
Botanical References
1158200
Links / References
For a list of references used on this page please go here
Readers comment