TEA PLANT
By Karduelis Public domain (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Description
Makes an attractive hedge with the added bonus of providing your own tea if you wish to dry the new leaf tips. The fragrant white flowers are an added bonus to this compact glossy leaved bush.
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Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Tropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December,
Question & Answer
Just I want to know if the Tea plant Camellia sinensis ,called white Tea From: RESERVOIR VIC
This is just a normal Tea Plant and the way tea is processed determines if you have black or white tea. #TeaPlant1114
I was wondering whether you could email me a copy of the tea pruning guide. I was given a paper copy some time ago and have since misplaced it. Regards, David From: SALISBURY QLD
http://blog.daleysfruit.com.au/2011/11/tea-production-home.html
Customer Comments on Tea Plant
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Tea Plant
Extremely sensitive to salt. I killed 4 of my 9 plants by mulching with seaweed. | Bronwyn Dunn - Denhams Beach, NSW 14-Oct-2009
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