Tea Plant
Camelliasinensis 'Silver Dust'

Family: Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
Species: sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Silver Dust

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time
N/A

Foliage
White/Near White

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs