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Camellia sinensis - video

Tea plant
Family: Theaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and India to Assam and China
USDA Zone: 8-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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Camellia sinensis
The plant grows slowly and can thrive in containers or frost-free gardens with sun to semi-shade.


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Camellia sinensis - Tea Leaf

Tea plant. Yes, tea comes from a camellia! Small evergreen tree, usually pruned back to shrubs in cultivation. Interesting white flowers with golden stamens in fall and winter. Tea is the second most commonly drank liquid on earth after water. It has numerous medicinal benefits mainly due to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

See instructions how to make tea

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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