Camellia sinensis ~ Tea Plant size-65-g IMAGES: Captain-tucker

IMAGES: Captain-tucker

but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth

Pests include Japanese beetles

including clay and sandy soils

white flowers

Camellia sinensis ~ Tea Plant size-65-g IMAGES: Captain-tuckerTea Plant is a full sized evergreen shrub an upright habit and glossy serrated leaves that stay deep green year round commonly used for teas. Small but highly fragrant white flowers with yellow stamen bloom from early fall into winter which attracts butterflies. Best blooms occur in partial sun and acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 10 15 Spread: 6 10 Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season