Virginia Stewartia (Stewartia malacodendron)

Virginia Stewartia (Stewartia malacodendron)Hardy, deciduous, native shrub or small tree Description: Pure white, 2 3, camellia like blossoms with showy centers (dark purple filaments with bluish anthers) in early summer; leaves are deeply veined and have silky undersides; yellow fall color Habit: Grows 8 12 tall and wide; multi stemmed; flowers on old wood Culture: Prefers well drained, acidic, humus rich soil and partial shade with morning sun Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 7 The

Culture: Prefers sun to part shade and average soils

and clear presentation of history

Williamsburg's John Custis might have received this species

and American history

Jefferson advises President James Monroe on what later becomes known as the “Monroe Doctrine

lavender soap and lotion

Thomas Jefferson placed a large plant order with the Prince Nursery on Long Island

Monticello Root Beer is hand-crafted with pure Virginia honey and other natural extracts

south to Georgia and Tennessee and is typically found in swamps and by ponds

A very good storing apple

which was one of Thomas Jefferson's favorite apples

and moist forests from Nova Scotia to Florida and Texas