Organic Tea Plant Seeds - Herbal Plant

Organic Tea Plant is a long-lived evergreen shrub cultivated for its tender young leaves, which are used to produce green, black, white, oolong, and specialty teas. Botanically known as Camellia sinensis, this versatile plant is well suited for home tea gardens, edible landscapes, and container growing. With glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, and an attractive growth habit, it offers both ornamental appeal and a rewarding harvest for tea enthusiasts.

Features

• Produces leaves for green, black, white, oolong, and specialty teas
• Evergreen ornamental tea shrub
• Ideal for home tea gardens and containers
• Fragrant white flowers during blooming season
• Suitable for subtropical and warm temperate climates
• Can be pruned to maintain a compact shape
• Long-lived and easy to maintain once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
• Common Name (US): Organic Tea Plant, Tea Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Organic 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; 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; maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide (can be pruned smaller)
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart