Camellia sinensis (Tea plant) - Video 1

Botanical name: Camellia sinensis

Common name: Tea plant

Family: Theaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and India to Assam and China

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Small tree 10-20 ft

Full sun

Regular water

Ornamental foliage

White, off-white flowers

Edible plant

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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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The plant grows slowly and can thrive in containers or frost-free gardens with sun to semi-shade.

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