Tea Plant
Camelliasinensis 'Large Leaf Tea'

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

Height

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

Foliage
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Seed Collecting

Category
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Herbs
Shrubs
Trees