How much sun does Round-fruit stewartia need?

Round-fruit stewartia grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Round-fruit stewartia bloom?

Round-fruit stewartia blooms in May and June.

Where is Round-fruit stewartia native?

Round-fruit stewartia (Stewartia malacodendron) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 6 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Round-fruit stewartia attract?

Round-fruit stewartia draws bees.

Round-fruit stewartia

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Stewartia malacodendron

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Round-fruit stewartia (Stewartia malacodendron) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

96"–180" H × 60"–120" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 6 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A large, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree with showy, camellia-like white flowers marked with a ring of purple stamens, blooming in late spring. Grows in the shaded understory of moist woodland along stream bluffs.

Wildlife value

The large, showy flowers attract bees, and the mottled, flaking bark provides winter interest and habitat texture for overwintering insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Round-fruit stewartia need?: Round-fruit stewartia grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Round-fruit stewartia bloom?: Round-fruit stewartia blooms in May and June.
Where is Round-fruit stewartia native?: Round-fruit stewartia (Stewartia malacodendron) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 6 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Round-fruit stewartia attract?: Round-fruit stewartia draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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