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Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the Camellia Tea Plant or Tea Shrub, is the variety from which tea is derived. It is an evergreen shrub that produces dainty, single, scented, white flowers with a blush of lemon. It typically reaches 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Camellia sinensis is commonly grown as a specimen, clipped into a hedge, added to a mixed planting, used in cottage or 'white' gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    2.00 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Spring, Winter
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White

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