Japanese Stewartia

Stewartia pseudocamellia

$104⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Japanese Stewartia highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Stewartia pseudocamellia
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

20 - 30 feet
Mature Spread

15 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

High Moisture
Soil

Moist to Wet Soils
Growth Rate

Slow
Flower Color

Deciduous
Fall Color

Purple
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

4 Season Ornamental Tree

4 Seasons of Interest
Easy Care
Showy, Showy, Showy!
White Flowers

If you are looking for a showy tree to place front and center in your landscape plan, you can't go wrong with Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia). From its elegant branching and pyramidal shade to its highly textured bark, to the annual eye-catching flower display and wonderful fall color - this should be a very strong contender for your consideration.

Easy to grow and maintain, they are also very versatile. Use this as a yard tree to give shade, as a multi-trunked tree for a more informal feel or trained into a tree with a single leader trunk.

In spring, this tree really shines with large white camellia-like flowers with sweetly ruffled petals. You'll be the talk of the street as it starts it's long bloom season that can last several weeks. Pollinators will also adore your tree, so you'll feel like you are doing your part to help our ecology.

Long, leathery leaves turn reddish purple in fall and make another big visual impact. Then, you'll love the ornamental, exfoliating bark all year long. The bark just gets better with age.

Consider placing an identification placard near the tree, or you'll risk getting tired of telling passerby's and neighbors what kind of tree it is! Japanese Stewartia has been featured in garden décor magazines and is a favorite of garden designers.

Plant one in the front yard to instantly anchor the house to the landscape. Place it at least 10 feet away near the corner of your home. You'll really appreciate this special tree as it grows to give your home character, style and charm.

You'll want to put a comfy chair near a bedroom window overlooking the tree, so you can enjoy seeing the gorgeous flowers. What a treat to pamper yourself with!

Order this popular tree today, we'd hate to have you miss out. Get the largest size you can to make an immediate impact in your landscape.