Organic Tea Plant – Camellia sinensis Live Starter | 6–12 Inches Tall | Large Leaf Tea Camellia | 2.5” x 3.5” Pot | Zones 7–9

Grow your own fresh tea leaves with this healthy, well-rooted Organic Tea Plant, Camellia sinensis ‘Large Leaf’. Also known as Tea Camellia, Green Tea, White Tea, or Black Tea plant, this evergreen shrub is widely grown for producing a variety of caffeinated teas. Its glossy dark green leaves have attractive saw-toothed edges and provide a lush, tropical look in the garden. In fall, the plant produces delicate, fragrant white flowers with golden-yellow stamens. Young leaves and buds can be harvested and processed to make white, green, oolong, and black teas. You will receive one healthy starter plant approximately 6–12 inches tall, grown in a 2.5” x 3.5” pot. Mature plant photos are for reference only.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Camellia sinensis starter plant
✔️ Variety: Large Leaf Tea Plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–12 inches
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Shipped in a 2.5” x 3.5” nursery pot
✔️ Suitable for home tea gardens and landscapes
✔️ USPS Ground shipping included

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tea Plant, Tea Camellia, Green Tea Plant
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Part sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 6–15 feet, depending on growing conditions and pruning
Growth Rate: Moderate
Bloom Time: Fall
Flower Color: White with yellow stamens
USDA Zones: 7–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Tea Camellia in moist, well-draining acidic soil and provide part sun or filtered light, especially in hot climates. Keep the soil consistently moist while the plant establishes. Young leaves and leaf buds can be harvested for tea production once the plant is well established. Remember that the listing photos show mature plants; your purchase is a 6–12 inch starter plant.