Black & Green Drinking Tea Camellia Sinensis Seeds - Herbal Plant

Camellia sinensis is the true tea plant used to produce green tea, black tea, white tea, and other traditional teas. The plant is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small fragrant white flowers. Young leaves are harvested and processed to create different tea types depending on fermentation and drying methods. It thrives in cool to moderate climates with acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade. Ideal for tea gardens, home plantations, and specialty herbal cultivation.

Features

• Source plant for green and black tea
• Evergreen aromatic shrub variety
• Glossy ornamental foliage
• Small fragrant white flowers
• Suitable for home tea cultivation
• Long-lived perennial plant
• Ideal for herbal and specialty gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
• Common Name (US): Tea Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Beverage Crop Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen woody shrub
• USDA Zones: 7-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Year-round
• Sowing Season: February-May or September-November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days in cool, moist, acidic soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (best in filtered light)
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet tall (can be pruned)
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart