Stewartia Monadelpha, Tall Stewartia, Bonsai Start Kusamono commonly known as the Deer

commonly known as the Deer Fern

Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced shape and remove any deadwood

Uses: Bonsai and small specimen tree

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

persistent berries in the fall and winter

Stewartia Monadelpha, Tall Stewartia, Bonsai Start Kusamono commonly known as the DeerFamily: 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