Camellia Green Tea
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Approximate ship size: 6-8” tall and 4-6” wide for 1 gal offer
Love tea? You're going to love me! A unique green tea plant, Camelia Sinensis ‘Green Tea’, gives green tea lovers the opportunity to grow and brew the refreshing beverage from the comfort of their own home. Great for patios and small space gardening - the neighbors will love coming over for a for a hyper-local cup of tea.
· Mature size 10-15" tall and 10-12" wide
· Best grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-11 but will perform well as a houseplant in colder zones
· Performs best in full sun
· Thrives in moist, well draining soil
· Can be planted directly in the garden or planted in a container and overwintered indoors for colder zones
· Tea leaves can be harvested during the active growing season in cold climates or year-round in warmer climates
· Low maintenance and easy to care for
· Bonus tip: green tea leaves can also be oxidized to create black tea