Camellia Sinensis – Tea plant

9.95

Min Temp : -12°C
Location: Sunny to partial shade
Water requirements : moist
Flowering period : 4-5
Scented : No
Edible: Yes
Use: Container / Terrace plant
Evergreen: Yes
Height: up to 2m and more

Description

The tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is a plant native to Southeast Asia. The young shoots of this plant are used to produce tea . Sinensis is Latin for Chinese. Today, tea is grown all over the world in tropical and subtropical regions. White tea, green tea, oolong , and black tea are made from this plant. The tea plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 17 m tall, but is usually pruned below two meters if grown for its leaves.