Tea
The Tea (Camellia sinensis)
is a fully hardy perennial evergreen tree/shrub with white flowers. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers high levels of water. The pollen is yellow. It has low drought tolerance.Soil
Camellia sinensis grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6.1 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5) to 7.2 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to loamy sand, sandy clay and sandy clay loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are elliptic in shape.
Uses
Foodstuff.
Progagation and germination
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed. The seed can be germinated by soaking in water.
Origin
Vietnam. Laos. Thailand. Cambodia. China (South). East Timor. Malaysia. Brunei.
-11°C / 12.2F 6.1 to 7.2
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus ? | Camellia |
| Specific epithet ? | sinensis |
| Common names |
|---|
| Tea (United States), Tea shrub (Ireland) |
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