Schima superba
- Phonetic Spelling
- SKEE-ma soo-PER-buh
- Description
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Schima is a white flowering tree in the camellia family native to China and Taiwan. In its natural habitat it can reach well over 100 feet tall but that rarely happens in cultivation. It has a tropical feel
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Schima
- Species:
- superba
- Family:
- Theaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- China, Taiwan
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy dark green lance shaped 5"-7" long leaves that look like camillia leaves.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Design Feature:
- Flowering Tree
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