Camellia sinensis 'Korean Tea'

This Green Tea plant (Camellia sinensis plant) is an intriguing, large, evergreen shrub that is popularly, and commercially grown to make high quality green or black tea. The attractive foliage is dark green, leathery, and glossy. The Showy white flowers of the tea tree plant are filled with golden yellow stamens, and bloom in the fall.

Camellia sinensis 'Korean Tea' (Korean Tea plant) is relatively hardy (zone 7a), and easy to grow. This variety is very popular, and widely cultivated in South Korea.

This vigorous and productive Green Tea Tree produces abundant foliage. The Matcha Plant leaves are harvested and processed in different ways to make a range of different flavours and teas (green tea, black tea, matcha). Use young leaves and leaf buds to make green tea, while older foliage is used to make stronger black tea.

This slow growing black tea plant can be pruned occasionally and used as a large hedge or kept in a planter to be brought indoors during colder seasons. Tea Camellia plants grow best in a partially shaded area that is protected from strong winds. If planted outdoors in zone 7a, applying mulch around the base of the green tea plant and cover the branches with a blanket, can help protect it from cold temperatures. In colder areas, zone 5 and 6, it is recommended to grow the Green Tea Tree in a container and bring it indoors or in a warmer area during the winter months (October to April).