Camellia Sinensis ‘Tea Time’ (Tea Plant)
Camellia Sinensis ‘Tea Time’ (Tea Plant)
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Camellia Sinensis ‘Tea Time’ (Tea Plant) is an attractive evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green, finely toothed foliage and delicate white flowers with prominent golden-yellow stamens. Its compact, leafy growth provides year-round interest, while the young shoots and leaves can be harvested and processed to make green tea, making it an appealing choice for gardeners who enjoy productive plants with ornamental value
A rewarding addition to cottage gardens, edible gardens and containers, this tea plant combines useful harvests with the timeless appeal of a camellia. It performs best in fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun, and responds well to regular pruning to encourage fresh, tender growth for harvesting
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Mature height
2–3 m
Mature width
1.5–2 m
Spacing
1.5–2 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Dark green foliage, white flowers with yellow stamens
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Autumn to winter
Sun tolerance
Part shade to filtered sun, with protection from harsh afternoon sun
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance, prune regularly to maintain a compact shape
Root System
Shallow, spreading fibrous root system with fine lateral roots