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

It makes an excellent shade tree and is wonderful in bonsai culture

Light: Full sun to light shade

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