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| Identification |
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Genus
Stewartia
Species
ovata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
mountain camellia
mountain stewartia
Family
THEACEAE
Specimen number
S11503
Data source
HtZn p172
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Biennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10' - 40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Organic
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Stewartia ovata can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Mountain camellia (also known as mountain stewartia) needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is organic. Full sun to partial shade is best for growing this species. It likes moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Stewartia ovata is a biennial. Flowers: Mountain camellia (locally known in some parts as mountain stewartia) has camellia like flowers. Blossoms appear in June and continue through August. Typically the flowers are either cream or white. Bark: This plant has exfoliating bark that reveals cream, gray, and rust colors.
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