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Common Name:

General Information

Stewartia pseudocamellia is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15.00 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - C. and S. Japan.

Habitat

Semi-shaded habitats in moist woodland in mountains[, ].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	15.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a deep humus-rich moist but not boggy soil[]. Dislikes limey soils, preferring peaty conditions[, ]. Prefers a position with some shade, at least from the midday sun[]. Another report says that it prefers a sunny sheltered position[].
Hardy to about -20°c[].
Resents root disturbance, plants should be put in their permanent positions as soon as possible[, ].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[].

Edible Uses

Young leaves - cooked[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or in an outdoor seedbed if there is sufficient seed[]. Stored seed is best soaked for 3 days in warm water and then given 3 - 5 months warm stratification followed by 3 months cold stratification at 5°c, it can take 18 months to germinate[]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in early summer.
Cuttings of short side branches, 8cm with a heel, mid summer in a frame[, ]. One report says it is best to keep the cuttings growing through the winter if possible[] whilst another says they should be allowed to become dormant once they have rooted[].
Layering.