Camellia sinensis 'Tea Breeze'

Also Known As

Tea Camellia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Camellia sinensis 'Tea Breeze' plant details

Camellia sinensis 'Tea Breeze' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camellia sinensis 'Tea Breeze'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, culinary, cutting garden, fragrant, medicinal, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camellia sinensis 'Tea Breeze'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection of Tea Camellia is as wonderful in the garden as it is in your glass. Tea Breeze produces a profusion of fragrant 1-2" pure white flowers with a large boss of golden yellow stamens that are set against the deep green glossy leaves. An excellent variety for green tea. A vigorous shrub preferring mid-day shade and a moist, acid, well-drained soil. Size can easily be controlled by shearing. Black tea (sweet tea), green tea, and white tea are all made from the new growth of the Camellia sinensis plant.

By: Almost Eden

Traditional tea plant for green and black teas, a vigorous, evergreen shrub, to 4-10 ft tall and wide, but easily kept smaller through pruning or, perhaps, regular harvesting of the glossy green leaves. A fall-blooming species, this form from Kunming Botanic Garden produces fragrant white flowers in early autumn. Best in full sun to part shade where the soil is richly organic and summer water is provided regularly. Frost hardy to at least 0F, USDA zone 7.