Car Trunk Trees: Stewatia pseudocamllia (Japanese Stewartia)

Here is the 2nd of our Car Trunk Tree Series

Stewatia pseudocamllia (Japanese Stewartia)

Why we love it: The dramatic exfoliating bark and great fall foliage.









Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 20 ft to 40 ft Spread: 20 ft to 40 ft
Form: pyramidal/oval in youth - more rounded in maturity
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 6 to 12 inches
Flowers: White with yellow center Blooms in July

Prefers full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Soil should be moist and ideally acidic. Dry soil will limit this trees growth. The real appeal of this tree is its stunning exfoliating bark. When branches reach 2" or 3" in diameter, the gray, gold, and brown pealing bark is a real stand-out as a winter interest. Plus the Stewartia has fantastic fall foliage.

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Car trunk trees are baby trees, small enough to bring home in the trunk of your car. There are many advantages to planting trees on your property, and whatever challenges you face on your property, we have so many different varieties that will stay small, grow large, flower, tolerate wet, etc.

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New Japanese Garden Tools

A few years ago we had this really great claw tool, which disappeared off the market, and nothing like it was ever to be found again. Until now! These Japanese tools are exactly what we've been looking for.

The three pronged tools are great for planting, pulling weeds, or pulling sod. The smallest of the claw tools are nice and light, especially nice for women.

The Victoria Gardens Landscape crew is field testing these tools, and we'll keep you updated on how they survive the daily pummeling they are subjected to. They look very well made, so we have high hopes that they will hold up well.

Terrariums Are Oh So Now!

Terrariums are very trendy right now, and pretty easy to put together. Here is an easy to follow how-to.

Or if you prefer, we have pre-made terrariums that you can just take home with you. Uber-easy and oh so stylish!

Books and Birding Supplies

We have a new supply of new gardening books by Timberland Press including Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs, which is one of Victoria Gardens' favorite reference books. Other titles we are carrying are Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens, Essential Garden design Workbook, Family Kitchen Garden, 50 High-Impact Low-Care Garden Plants, Planting Green Roofs, 400 Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces, and Perennial Companions.

We also have a new selection of bird houses, bird feeder's (squirel resistant), and bird seed.

Easter Countdown: Plants and More!

This week we have a stunning assortment of indoor and outdoor plants that make perfect gifts.

We will be open on Easter from 10 am to 2 pm, so on your way to your mother-in-law's stop in and pick her up an indoor hydrangea, a pot of campanula, or a friendly frog!

Easter Count Down: One week until Easter!

Spring means Tulips