Schima superba: Country Or Region Of Origin
China, Taiwan
Plant Profile: Schima superba
Names
Phonetic Spelling:SKEE-ma soo-PER-buh
Genus:Schima
Species:superba
Family:Theaceae
Schima is a tree with white blossoms belonging to the camellia family, originally found in China and Taiwan. While it can grow to heights exceeding 100 feet in the wild, such growth is uncommon in cultivated settings. The tree exudes a tropical ambiance.
Schima superba Feature Summary
Tags
#evergreen
#showy flowers
#small tree
#white flowers
#flowering tree
#glossy leaves
#coastal plants
#evergreen tree
#tropical feel
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Schima superba Feature Summary
Attributes
Leaves
Glossy dark green lance shaped 5"-7" long leaves that look like camillia leaves.
Green
Lanceolate
> 6 inches
Glossy
Whole Plant Traits
Tree
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Coastal
8b
8a
9a
9b
Flowers
White
Stem
Landscape
Specimen
Flowering Tree
Coastal
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Schima superba Attributes
Schima superba: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Schima superba: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Schima superba Leaves
Schima superba: Leaf Description
Glossy dark green lance shaped 5"-7" long leaves that look like camillia leaves.
Schima superba: Leaf Color
Green
Schima superba: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Schima superba: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Schima superba: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Schima superba: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Schima superba Whole Plant Traits
Schima superba: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Schima superba: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Schima superba Cultural Conditions
Schima superba: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Schima superba: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
8a
8b
9a
9b
Schima superba Flowers
Schima superba: Flower Color
White
Schima superba: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Schima superba Stem
Schima superba: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Schima superba Landscape
Schima superba: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Schima superba: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
