Joseph's Take
Tea Camellias leaves can be harvested for making Tea, we will be adding the small leaf version in the near future. I'm planning to use these as a tall hedge at the back of my property as the are vigerous growers up to 15 feet and love the shade.
Mature Height: 15'
Mature Width: 10'
Flower Season: Fall
Sun: Full shade to part sun
Hardiness Zone: 7 to 9
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
0 to
10
7
-17.8 to
-12.2
10 to
20
8
-12.2 to
-6.7
20 to
30
9
-6.7 to
-1.1
Be sure to use a well drained soil medium when planting any Camellia as they prefer fall planting with less watering than you might think. In NC our soil is clay so we prefer to use pine bark soil conditioner when planting Camellia, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Azalea.
