Stewartia monadelpha Pleached Fruits are long lasting but

Fruits are long lasting but also attractive to birds

Bark is dark chestnut-brown

which persist well into the winter after the leaves have fallen

a cross between Exeter elm and Himalayan elm

'Narumigata' is perhaps not as dramatic as some camellias

Stewartia monadelpha Pleached Fruits are long lasting butIn its natural habitat this Stewartia can grow up to 20m, hence the name, but rarely is seen beyond 7 8m in the UK. With its glorious tanned bark, Camellia like flowers in summer, rich dark green leaves and stunning yellow, red and purple autumn colours, this tree is a treasure to behold all year round. Avoid wet and compacted soils. H5