Edible Tea Shrub Seeds - Herbal Plant

Edible Tea Shrub is a long-lived evergreen plant cultivated for its tender leaves, which are harvested to produce green, black, white, oolong, and specialty teas. Botanically known as Camellia sinensis, this versatile shrub is perfect for home tea gardens, edible landscapes, and container cultivation. Its glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, and attractive growth habit provide year-round ornamental beauty while offering a sustainable source of fresh tea leaves.

Features

• Produces edible leaves for green, black, white, and oolong teas
• Evergreen ornamental tea shrub
• Ideal for home tea gardens and container growing
• Fragrant white flowers during blooming season
• Long-lived perennial with compact pruning potential
• Suitable for edible landscapes and garden borders
• Easy to maintain once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
• Common Name (US): Tea Plant, Edible Tea Shrub
• Seed Type / Variety: Beverage Crop Shrub
• Growth Habit: Evergreen woody shrub
• USDA Zones: 7–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in suitable climates
• Sowing Season: March–June
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30–90 days in warm, moist, well-drained acidic soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Sun (prefers filtered light)
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil (pH 4.5–6.0)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 3–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide (can be pruned to maintain size)
• Plant Spacing: 3–5 feet apart