Stewartia malacodendron (Silky Camellia)

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• USDA Hardiness Zone: 7B - 9A
• Mature Height: 12 to 18 ft
• Mature Spread: 15 to 25 ft
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Availability: Rarely available
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate
• Salt Tolerance: Unknown
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Native Origin: Native to Florida.
• Soil Drainage: Tolerates well-drained sites to occasionally wet sites.
• Foliage: Deciduous tree with showy fall color.
• Flowers: White, very showy flowers in the spring.
• Pests: Free of serious pests and diseases.

Description: One of the most beautiful Florida native flowering trees. The national champion is in the panhandle of Florida.

Gainesville Observations: One tree died in our test. Remaining trees are struggling and appear poorly adapted to the full sun conditions at our site. We replanted and will try again.

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