Big Leaf Tea Plant
Big Leaf Tea Plant is a versatile and evergreen shrub or small tree. This species is the primary source of tea leaves used to produce various types of tea, including green tea, black tea, white tea, and oolong tea. The plant features dark green, glossy leaves and produces small, fragrant white flowers with yellow centers. The key distinction lies in how the leaves are processed—different methods result in the diverse array of tea varieties. Big Leaf Tea Plant is appreciated not only for its economic significance in the tea industry but also for its cultural and historical importance, playing a central role in traditional tea ceremonies and practices.
Botanical Name
Camellia sinensis
Also Known As
Large Leaf Tea Shurb | Cold Hardy Tea Plant | Assam Tea | Tea Camellia | Tea Plant | Tea Tree Camellia | 茶树
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
6 - 9
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
6' Tall and 4' Wide
Slow
Fall
White
Any
1st Year