Stewartia sinensis Topiary this interesting and unusual shrub

this interesting and unusual shrub is unfortunately seldom seen in gardens

A dessert/fresh eating pear first introduced in Hertfordshire 1885 at the National British Pear Conference

unfolding from purple buds in May

Small white

Stewartia sinensis Topiary this interesting and unusual shrubAn elegant tree with upright, arching branches and gorgeous peeling, papery brown and purple bark. In summer beautiful, single and scented, camellia like flowers unfold, 4 5cm across. Leaves are ovate, dark green in summer turning a flaming red in autumn. Superb for informal or cottage gardens. Grow in acidic, humus rich, well drained soil.