Grower Information:
Consumers can grow their own tea leaves at home! This is a great patio/container plant that thrives in full sun. Freshly made tea is much more flavorful and higher in antioxidants than tea that has been packaged and stored over time. Tea is produced by harvesting the tips of the branches and then drying the leaves. Best to dry them under cover outdoors.
Supplied as a Liner 40 or a 4" pot.
Bred by John Robb of Kulnara, New South Wales (NSW) in Australia
Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Camellia Sinensis
Common Name: Green Tea Plant
Hardiness Degree: 0°F (-17.8°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Autumn, Winter, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Scented Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Culinary Use
Spacing: 5 - 8" (13 - 20cm)
Height: 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)
Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information:
Tea is produced by harvesting the tips of the branches and then drying the foliage. Best to dry them under cover outdoors. Tips can be harvested every couple of weeks; the larger the plant gets, the bigger the volume of tea that can be harvested. Dry leaves are chopped or crushed, and then steeped to make tea. Freshly made tea is much more flavorful and higher in antioxidants than tea that has been packaged and stored over time.