6 Seeds Tea Plant Camellia sinensis Evergreen Shrub Edible Leaves

Tea Plant Camellia sinensis is a resilient evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and small white blooms. Its young leaves and buds are the classic source for home-steeped tea, offering a rewarding project for growers who enjoy garden-to-cup botanicals.

Grown for its ornamental value and culinary-leaf harvest, this shrub performs well in containers or as a hedge in mild climates. Pinch tender new growth for steeping, or let it mature into a handsome landscape specimen. Plants prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil and steady moisture.
Species: Camellia sinensis
Type: Evergreen shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic
Days_to_Harvest: 2-3 years
Zones: 7-9
Germination: 4-8 weeks, soak and keep warm
Sowing: Sow 1 inch deep, keep moist
Spacing: 5-6 feet
Notes: Harvest young leaves and buds