stewartia Theaceae Stewartia spp. L.   symbol: STEWA
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, ovate or elliptical, serrated margin, long pointed, 2 to 4 inches long, dark green above, shiny, paler, hairy below. Flower: Very attractive, white, 5 petaled, yellow or reddish anthers (species dependent), 2 to 3 inches across, appearing in early summer. Fruit: Dry, woody capsule, egg-shaped but sharply pointed, 5 parted. Twig: Slender, light reddish brown, buds flattened, leaf scar with 1 bundle scar. Bark: Most species have a very attractive flaking, patchy bark revealing grays, browns and reds, species ovata has a very plain light brown bark. Form: Generally a small, bushy tree, some species may reach 80 feet tall.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Stewartia spp. can be found (opens a new window). USDA Plants Database Stewartia spp. is native to North America.