Plant · GBIF taxon 5528333
Tall Stewartia
Stewartia monadelphaAlso known as Orangebark Stewartia, Tall Camellia
Smooth, rich cinnamon-orange bark peels in paper-thin flakes along the trunk, giving this small tree striking year-round interest. In early summer, delicate white cup-shaped blossoms open with prominent violet-tipped stamens to attract native pollinators. As autumn approaches, the glossy green leaves transition to deep crimson and glowing burnt orange before dropping to reveal its smooth structural stems.
FloweringTreeDeciduous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic (autotrophic)
Predators
Not available
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, extreme drought, and severe frost damage when young
HabitatsTemperate rainforests, mountain woods, and woodland gardens
Life span50–100 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderEricales
- FamilyTheaceae
- GenusStewartia
- SpeciesStewartia monadelpha
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Winter Bark: Examine the smooth trunk in winter when the peeling orange-cinnamon bark is most prominent.
- Summer Blooms: Look for white cup-shaped flowers with purple stamens opening in early to mid-summer.
- Garden Placement: Provide moist, acidic soil and partial shade to mimic its natural Japanese forest habitat.
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