Stewartia Monadelpha, Tall Stewartia, Bonsai Start Kusamono It makes an excellent shade

It makes an excellent shade tree and is wonderful in bonsai culture

commonly known as the Mediterranean Hackberry or European Nettle Tree

Uses: Bonsai and small specimen tree

Just keep after the root suckers to prevent them from overtaking the main parts of the plant

Foliage is small and delicate

Stewartia Monadelpha, Tall Stewartia, Bonsai Start Kusamono It makes an excellent shadeFamily: 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