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Camellia sinensis
Strong bushy shrub with crinkled, dark green leaves.Single white flowers from late summer. Prefers good soil and partial shade. Avoid heavy frost. Leaves are used for making tea.
Genus
Camellia
Species
sinensis
Cultivar
Common name
Chinese Tea Plant
Family name
Theaceae
Place of origin
China
DETAILS
Height
Width
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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