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 Plant Hardiness Map

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. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.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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