Idesia polycarpa is apparently widely cultivated
The trunk has excellent movement
Height in the Garden: Up to 100' in the wild
Soil: Grows best in well-drained
I have done needle and bud thinning on these trees to facilitate photograpy
Stewartia Monadelpha, Tall Stewartia, Smon JUL 00 Mediterranean Climate Idesia polycarpa is apparently widelyFamily: TheaceaeZone: 5 9Native Range: JapanSoil: Moist, well drained, acidicLight: Part shade, sunHeight in The Garden: 15' 30'Attributes: Beautiful red brown, smooth bark with age. Summer flowering once mature, brilliant fall color and fine twigs. Notes: Tall Stewartia is an excellent species for bonsai culture with its beautiful bark, summertime white flowers and super fine twigs. I have seen them growing in full sun in Japan in garden, though I