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Camelliasinensis

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Camellia sinensis by CamelliaShop
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Family
Theaceae (tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Camellia (kuh-MEE-lee-a)
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Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Seed Collecting

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Category
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Herbs
Shrubs
Trees
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ellabell, Georgia

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