Camellia Species, Green Tea Shrub, Tea Plant
Camelliasinensis

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 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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