Tropicals, Woody > Camellia > Camellia japonica > Camellia japonica var. sinensis
Camellia japonica
var. sinensis
Tea Camellia, Tea Shrub, Tea Plant, Tea Tree
Origin: Native to East and South Asia.
| Family |
| Theaceae |
| Genus |
| Camellia |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Variety |
| sinensis |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8-(-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-30 |
| Height |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Can be grown in containers but best grown as a hedge, screen or foundation plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in rich, moist soils in partial sun. |
| Shape |
| Upright, bushy form. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Found in subtropic and tropic areas with consistent rainfall along mountain slopes. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are glossy, pale green with serrated edges and grow 5-15 cm long and 2-5 cm wide. The underside has short, spiked hairs which as they mature they turn darker green. |
| Flower Description |
| The pale yellow-white flowers are 2-4 cm around and have 7-8 petals. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by cuttings. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Leaves contain 4% caffeine and can be used for tea. |
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