camellia sinensis tea tree
Camellia sinensis tea tree, commonly known as the Tea Camellia, is the remarkable evergreen shrub responsible for producing the world’s favourite beverage—tea. Originally native to East Asia, the Camellia sinensis tea tree is well-suited to New Zealand gardens thanks to its attractive glossy foliage, delicate white blooms, and versatility both as a functional crop and an ornamental feature. Whether you’re keen on homegrown green tea, black tea, or simply looking to enhance your garden with year-round greenery, the Tea Camellia delivers superbly in both style and substance.
Camellia sinensis
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
