Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Ballet'

This Japanese Stewartia is a robust ornamental tree with beautiful, peeling gray bark that reveals new layers of tan and cinnamon. In midsummer, Stewartia pseudocamellia 'Ballet' covers itself with large, Camellia-like white blossoms, each with a cluster of golden yellow stamens at their center. In fall, the leaves light up the garden with shades of burgundy and orange.

Stewartia is a small genus of 15–20 woodland species that are split between the southeastern US and East Asia. They are grown for their cupped white blossoms, colorful bark, and bright fall display, and provide a stunning accent in the landscape.

For information on growing and care of Stewartia, click Growing Guide.

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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