Camellia sinensis - Wikipedia
Camellia sinensis is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the flowering plant family Theaceae. Its leaves, leaf buds, and stems can be used to produce tea. Common names include tea plant, tea shrub, and tea tree (unrelated to Melaleuca alternifolia, the source of tea tree oil, or the genus Leptospermum commonly called tea tree).
How to Grow and Care for Camellia Sinensis (Tea Plant)
Jun 5, 2024 · Camellia sinensis, known commonly as tea plant, Assam tea, or tea camellia, is a fragrant, flowering shrub adding winter interest to southern gardens. Its leaves, used for tea, are cultivated around the world and commercially grown in Asia and India.
Camellia sinensis - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant ...
Unlike many other Camellia species, it is heat and drought tolerant and can perform well in full sun. The attractive dense dark-green leaves and blooms make it a good plant for screening, foundation planting, hedge, or an attractive patio or container plant.
Tea plant | Description, Cultivation, Process, Pests, Uses ...
Dec 3, 2024 · The tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is an evergreen flowering plant valued for its young leaves and leaf buds, from which the tea beverage is produced. Two principal varieties are used commercially, the small-leaved China plant and the large-leaved Assam plant.
How to Grow and Care for Camellia Sinensis (Tea Plant ...
Apr 8, 2024 · Camellia Sinensis is the plant species responsible for producing all true teas, including green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, and pu-erh tea. The tea plant is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 6-15 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide.
Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant) - Gardenia
Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant) is a slow-growing, large, upright evergreen shrub with leathery, lance-shaped, toothed, glossy dark green leaves, 5 in. long (12 cm). Fragrant, white flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with many golden-yellow stamens appear in fall to early winter.
Camellia sinensis: History, Characteristics & Cultivation
Oct 2, 2024 · Plant Type: Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow to heights of 30 feet (9 meters) if left unpruned, but is usually kept much shorter for ease of leaf harvesting. Leaves: The leaves are glossy, leathery, and serrated. They are usually 4–15 cm long and 2–5 cm wide.
How to Grow Your Own Flowering Tea Plant Camellia Sinensis
Aug 21, 2023 · This is a guide that has complete information on how you can properly plant, grow and take care of Camellia Sinensis known as tea plant.
Overview of the Camellia Sinensis Tea Plant - GardensAll
Mar 15, 2024 · The Camellia sinensis tea plant, a cornerstone of the global tea industry, is renowned for its versatility and the myriad of benefits it offers. Originating from Southeast Asia, this plant has been cultivated across the world, adapting to various climates and growing zones.
Camellia sinensis - Teapedia
Dec 7, 2024 · Camellia sinensis is the species of plant whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce the popular beverage tea. It is of the genus Camellia a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae.
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