Japanese Stewartia – Stewartia pseudocamellia 30 Seeds | Showy Flowering Tree | Cold Hardy Exfoliating Bark | Brilliant Fall Color | Bonsai Friendly

Grow your own Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia), a highly ornamental deciduous tree admired for its elegant structure, camellia-like white flowers, and stunning exfoliating bark.

This slow-growing tree develops a pyramidal to oval form and provides year-round interest. In spring, foliage emerges bronzy-purple, deepens to rich green in summer, and transforms into vibrant shades of red, orange, and burgundy in autumn. In early to midsummer, cup-shaped white blooms with striking orange-yellow centers appear in succession, adding refined beauty to any landscape.

Perfect for lawn specimens, woodland gardens, borders, or bonsai cultivation, Japanese Stewartia is a standout ornamental tree for cooler climates.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 Stewartia pseudocamellia seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Japanese Stewartia
Botanical Name: Stewartia pseudocamellia
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, organically rich, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium; low drought tolerance
Mature Height: 12–40 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes (suitable for bonsai when young)

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds for 24 hours, then provide 120 days of warm stratification followed by 90 days of cold stratification at approximately 40°F before sowing 1/4 inch deep.