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Stewartia pseudo-camellia,
a deciduous tree found in mountain forests, grows to a
height of 15m with smooth, grayish-brown bark. Leaves, with 3-15mm
long petioles, are of alternate phyllotaxis; blades are 4-10cm long,
2.5-5cm wide, oblong to long oblong-shaped, with adpressed hairs on
the back side, and trichomes on the armpits. The current year's
branch bears 5-6mm-diameter white flowers at the axils, with five
petals, wavy margins, and sparse fine serrations, as well as dense
sericeous outer surfaces. Bloom time: June-July. |
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