This is a "Multiple Variation" style listing. Use the "Seed Qty" drop-down menu, above, to select quantity/weight. Choose from: 10 Seeds for $2.00 30 Seeds for $4.00 60 Seeds for $7.00 120 Seeds for $12.00 240 Seeds for $22.00 480 Seeds for $42.00 This item ships free when paid together with any other purchase. U.S. Addresses only. Japanese Stewartia, Stewartia pseudocamellia, Tree Seeds Year Round Interest, Showy Flowers, Fall Color, Exfoliating Bark, Bonsai, Cold Tolerant Japanese Stewartia is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that grows 20 to 40 feet tall. It is slow growing with a low branching, multi-stemmed, pyramidal to oval form. Japanese Stewartia is an all-season performer. It features stunning bark with a distinctive branching pattern that exfoliates in contrasting color strips of gray, orange, and reddish brown once the trunk attains a diameter of 2 to 3 inches. Serrated foliage emerges bronzy purple in spring, develops into a dark green by summer, and turns attractive shades of reddish-orange and burgundy in autumn. In midsummer, glamorous cup-shaped, white camellia like flowers, to 2 1/2 inches, with showy orange-yellow anthers opening in random succession. Flowers are followed by pointed brown seed pods, which are persistent but not very ornamental. Species name of pseudocamellia means false camellia and is a member of the tea family. Other Names: Japanese Stewartia Zone: 5 to 8 Growth Rate: Slow Plant Type: Flowering deciduous tree Family: Theaceae Native Range: Japan Height: 12 to 40 feet Spread: 8 to 25 feet Shape: Pyramidal to oval Bloom Time: June - July Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Cup-shaped, white petals with orange anthers, like a white Camellia bloom. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Yellow, red and purple Drought Tolerance: Low Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Best in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Uses: Borders, lawn specimens, woodland gardens, Bonsai. Sowing Stewartia pseudocamellia Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Warm 120 Days, then Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet). For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following links: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcpg018.pdf/$file/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the "Add to Cart "only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eCRATER invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this.