Tea (Camelia sinensis)

Tea (Camelia sinensis)

Pretty dense rounded evergreen shrub relative of Camellia, grows 4-10 feet tall and wide. Has leathery dark green leaves that contain caffeine and are traditionally used for green and black teas which have healthy minerals and antioxidants. Fragrant white flowers with yellow centers bloom in fall. Likes an acidic soil high in organic matter and can be grown in sun or part shade. Growing branch tips can be harvested, dried and roasted for a delicious stimulating green tea. Can also be grown as a container plant. Zones 7-10.

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Tea (Camelia sinensis)

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Tea (Camelia sinensis)

Pretty dense rounded evergreen shrub relative of Camellia, grows 4-10 feet tall and wide. Has leathery dark green leaves that contain caffeine and are traditionally used for green and black teas which have healthy minerals and antioxidants. Fragrant white flowers with yellow centers bloom in fall. Likes an acidic soil high in organic matter and can be grown in sun or part shade. Growing branch tips can be harvested, dried and roasted for a delicious stimulating green tea. Can also be grown as a container plant. Zones 7-10.

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Camellia sinensis 'Korean Tea' Hardy and productive, these Korean Tea plants come from the mountains of the Boseong region. Boseong also features an annual Green Tea Festival in September. Cold Ha...
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This variety has especially fragrant white flowers and makes a delicious green tea.
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From the major tea growing regions of China, this variety makes a beautiful deep glossy green leaved bush that has pretty creamy white flowers in the fall. Productive of high quality leaves that ...
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The Karatum Tea plant is from the same region as the Sochi green tea plant in Russia. The tea from this plant is aromatic and flavorful. This tea plant produces smaller and narrower leaves, preferr...
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A hardy variety from the northern most tea growing region of Sochi, Russia. This commercially grown variety makes a flavorful and aromatic tea and is an excellent choice for those looking to grow...
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