Tea plant

Camellia sinensis

Shrub9.5×2.5 mzone 8–10partial shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Theaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 9.5 m
Spread: 2.5 m
Growth: very slow
Lifespan: 100 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 8–10
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very wet
pH: 5.6 – 6.6

evergreenscented

Uses

Edible7 of 10

Medicinal7 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Origin & habitat

East Asia – China? The exact origin is uncertain.

Shady areas at an elevation of 2100 to 2700 metres in Yunnan.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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