Tea Plant 1 Live Starter – Camellia sinensis – 6–12" Tall

Grow your own tea plant with a healthy, well-rooted Camellia sinensis starter plant. Also known as Tea Camellia or Green Tea Plant, this evergreen shrub has glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers with yellow stamens.

The young leaves and leaf buds of Camellia sinensis are traditionally used to produce green, white, oolong, and black teas. This versatile ornamental plant is suited to outdoor gardens and performs best in moist, well-draining soil with part sun.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Shipping Size:
Approx. 6–12 inches tall at time of shipping.
Healthy, well-rooted starter plant supplied in a 2.5" × 3.5" pot.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 Live Tea Plant: One healthy, well-rooted Camellia sinensis starter plant.
• Shipping Size: Approx. 6–12 inches tall at time of shipping.
• Container: Supplied in a 2.5" × 3.5" pot.
• Evergreen Foliage: Glossy green leaves provide year-round ornamental interest in suitable climates.
• Fragrant Flowers: Produces delicate white flowers with contrasting yellow stamens, typically in fall.
• Tea Plant: Camellia sinensis is the plant traditionally used to produce green, white, oolong, and black teas.
• Growing Conditions: Prefers part sun, moist soil, and good drainage.
• USDA Zones: Seller information indicates Zones 7–9.

🧾 MATERIALS:
Live Camellia sinensis plant, rooted starter plant, 2.5" × 3.5" nursery pot, soil.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Tea Plant, Tea Camellia, Green Tea Plant
Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub / tea plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White flowers with yellow stamens
Sunlight: Part Sun
Soil: Moist, well-draining loam
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 7–9

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Camellia sinensis?
The seller lists Camellia sinensis as suitable for USDA Zones 7–9.

2. How much sunlight does the tea plant need?
It performs best in part sun. Protecting it from excessively intense exposure can help maintain healthy foliage.

3. How much water does Camellia sinensis need?
The plant has medium watering needs and prefers moist soil with good drainage.

4. What is the growth habit of a tea plant?
Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub with glossy foliage and seasonal white flowers.

5. Can Camellia sinensis be grown in a container?
Yes. The supplied starter plant arrives in a 2.5" × 3.5" pot and can be maintained in a suitable container as it develops.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.