Chinese Elm, UP1 Stewartia

Chinese Elm, UP1 StewartiaUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: East Asia. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 50'? Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. It is fast growing and develops 'lace bark' or bark that becomes a mosaic of brown, white, green, orange patches with age. The leaves are small and the stems ramify quickly. It is easy to grow and

The upper trunk and branches feature prominent

and are typically 1–3 inches long

pale pink or white flowers in clusters beneath the foliage

Develops beautiful bark with age

sweet fragrance that enlivens the dormant garden

formosum seems to be the hardiest of the group

the twigs are fine and ramify well and the species vigorous

Don't just go around eating unknown fruits based on what I am saying here please

Height in the Garden: Up to 50'

Deciduous in the cold months

Asia Minor

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7