Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Heathers, Balsams, Primroses, and Allies Camellia Family Schima Needlewood Tree species 943 observations Needlewood Tree Schima wallichii Field notes Key traits Layer Trees Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Well drained Wet Soil Sand Loam Clay Soil pH Acid Resists Fire Heat Humidity Insect pests Habit Dense Erect Plant type Shrub Tree From NC State Extension. Close