- Grow and brew your own tea with Camelia Sinensus
- Compact size is great for containers & gardens with limited space
- Cold hardy in zones 7-11; overwinter indoors in colder zones
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National Plant Network's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Love tea? You're going to love me! A unique green tea plant, Camelia Sinensis 'Brew-Tea-Ful', 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.
Highlights
- Offer contains (1) Camelia Sinensis 'Brew-Tea-Ful' plants in a 1 gallon grower container
- Mature size 3-4' tall and 5-6' 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 used in a container to be 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
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Specifications
Dimensions
Mature Height (in.) | 48 in. |
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Mature Width (in.) | 72 in. |
Details
Additional Characteristics | Attracts Butterflies, Low Maintenance |
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Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 8 in |
Best Time to Plant | Spring to Fall |
Bloom Season | Fall, Winter |
Blossom Color Family | White |
Botanical Name | Camelia sinensus |
Common Name Family | Camellia |
Container Size | 1 Gallon(s) |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Hardiness Zone | 10 (30 to 40 F),11 (40 to 50 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | 4-6 |
Mature Shrub Height Range (Ft.) | 4-5 Ft. |
Minimum Space Between Plantings (in.) | 12 in |
Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 1 |
Pet Friendly | Unsafe for Pets |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Water Requirements | When soil is dry |
Wildlife Attracted | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
Questions & Answers
Is this plant the Assamica version which is more tropical
This is Camellia sinensis Green Tea
My tea plant dropped all of its leaves the day after I received it in the mail and some of the stems turned brown. Is it dead?
It's normal
It's unlikely your plant is dead, however it could've experienced stress during the shipping process. You can scratch the outer bark of the stem, if its green then it's still alive and if its brown it's possible that the plant is dead. Please reach out to us at https://www.nationalplantnetwork.com/contact if you don't see any positive indications of new growth within the next 3-4 weeks.
Is that a dwarf variety of camellia sinensis? The description lists a mature size of about just one feet tall and wide. Is that correct?
Thanks for pointing this out, mature height is actually around 3-7 ft. tall in cultivation and Mature width is 3-5 ft. wide
What pot size would you need for the plant to continue maturing properly?
12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) diameter or bigger
In the California desert it’s 100°F everyday now. I am intending to keep in a pot. Should I repot to a larger pot? Is it too hot here to keep outside? Will this grow indoors near a bright window. Help please
Hi DesertDweller, thanks for reaching out! This plant can tolerate heat and sun better than other varieties, but you should keep an eye on it for things like wilting and sun scald. If either occur, you can try moving the container to an area that is shaded in the afternoons, which will protect the plant from the harshest sun. If you water adequately, it should be fine. You will need to repot the plant occasionally so that it does not become root bound and choke itself out. You can try to grow indoors, but it would need to be within one foot of an east or south facing window to have the best chances and new growth may be limited. I hope you find these answers to be helpful!
Is this cold hardy or what's the minimum temperature? I live in Seattle, WA. Will this survive?
Hi Catherine, thanks for reaching out. This plant is hardy in zones 7-11 and should survive with proper care. I hope you find this answer to be helpful!
I understand that this plant is a Camellia sinensis, but what cultivar is it? e.g., PH1 (Camellia sinensis var assamica), TRI 777 (Camellia sinensis var pubilimba), etc.
Your official answer here, apparently from the growers, is not cutting the mustard. There are many sub varieties, but only 2 major ones, and if it is Camelia Sinensis assamica that is the more tropical, less cold hardy variety. Please tell us which one
This is a Camellia Sinensis Green Tea plant.
Could you provide instructions for how to maintain the plant if kept inside?
Hi Mary, thanks so much for reaching out! This plant requires bright light when kept indoors, so a southern facing window would be preferred. If that isn't available, you can compensate with grow lights. Water when the soil is dry to the touch. Pot in well draining soil. Fertilize (if needed) once each spring. I hope you find this answer to be helpful!
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Ideal for tea lovers! Home-grown Camellia sinensis 'Brew-Tea-Ful' for fresh, hyper-local tea. | Ideal for customers who want fragrant, beautiful blooms, ensuring a stunning, low-maintenance garden. |
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4-6 ft. | 4-6 ft. |
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5-6 ft. | 3-4 ft. |
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