{"product_id":"stewartia-monadelpha","title":"Stewartia Monadelpha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStewartia monadelpha, known as Tall Stewartia or \"hime-shara\" in Japan, stands out primarily for its striking copper-bronze trunk coloration and its white, almost camellia-like flowers. Growth rate is medium-fast, allowing reasonable trunk development without excessive vigor. The species responds well to hard pruning, backbudding reliably after cutbacks. However, moisture management requires attention: these trees tolerate drying out very poorly and can suffer significant setback or dieback from water stress. The combination of attractive bark, responsive growth habits, and reliable recovery from pruning makes Tall Stewartia valuable for bonsai, provided watering discipline is maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote that this species is deciduous and will not have leaves if shipped during the winter. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe trees pictured are representative examples and will not be the exact trees you receive. Some may have wire for movement or branch placement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":33569409,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10,\"28\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great starts. Excellent for forest plantings; pruned down to promote branching; can ship bare root\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStewartia monadelpha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\"-20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrunk: \u003c\/strong\u003e3\/16\"-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegular Starts\u003c\/strong\u003e as 1-2 yr cuttings usually have narrower caliper and less development. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Starts\u003c\/strong\u003e are a year older with the associated increase in caliper and development. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium+ Starts\u003c\/strong\u003e are 3-4 yrs old and they have been pruned at least one additional time and many have been wired at times as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Plantworks","offers":[{"title":"Regular Starts","offer_id":47277519175933,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Premium Starts","offer_id":47277519208701,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Premium+ Starts","offer_id":47277519241469,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1053\/8237\/files\/Stewartia_prem_spring.jpg?v=1776183612","url":"https:\/\/appalachianplantworks.com\/products\/stewartia-monadelpha","provider":"Appalachian Plantworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}