Japanese Stewartia

The Japanese Stewartia isn't a Georgia native, but it should be. It thrives in our environment and offers botanical interest in all four seasons. In June, look for gorgeous white flowers with ruffled-edged petals and a warm buttery center.

The bark of the Stewartia is smooth like snakeskin in a beautiful mix of warm reds and grays that will peel off the trunk.

In the fall, you can expect yor Japanese Stewartia to blaze bright in a showy display of red; the counterpoint to the bronzy purple first leaves you will see in the spring.