Camellia sinensis

Tea Tree Camellia

Family: Theaceae Tea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval