Stewartia koreana Korean Stewartia

Broadleaf deciduous tree, may grow to 20-30 ft tall, upright, dense, often multi-branched low; bark exfoliates in flakes, color varies from gray to orange and reddish browns. Fall color might include purple, red, orange and yellow, but reportedly some trees show little color. Flowers white, about 6-7.5 cm wide, 5-6 petals, large yellow center (yellow stamens), similar to S. pseudocamellia; but flatter rather than cup-shaped; blooms in early to mid-summer. Fruit brown, pointed, pyramidal capsule, about 4-5 cm long, splits to release seeds.