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Stewartia sinensis

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Stewartia sinensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Stewartia
Species:
S. sinensis
Binomial name
Stewartia sinensis

Stewartia sinensis, the Chinese stewartia,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the camellia family Theaceae, native to central and eastern China. It is typically a small deciduous tree, growing to about 9 m (30 ft) tall.[2] In its native forests, S. sinensis has been known to achieve a maximum height of 20 m (66 ft) tall by 7 m (23 ft) broad.[3]

In the UK Stewartia sinensis has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "RHS Plantfinder - Stewartia sinensis". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Stewartia sinensis". Flora of China.
  3. ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
  4. ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 99. Retrieved 21 November 2018.